On August 28, 2023, Amigos En Accion continued our weekly distribution of one hundred meals to those in need in Quito, Ecuador. One of our teams distributed warm meals of braised pork, rice, baked potato, and tomato salad with onion in central Quito near the women’s prison. Many people in this neighborhood struggle to survive by collecting cans or wiping windshields. These tasks produce little to no income, and most drivers roll up their windows and refuse any service or contact.
This social stigma means that those who are given meals by Amigos En Accion often have difficulty understanding they are being given food purely out of charity. The leader of our team in central Quito describes the surprise of those receiving the meals:
“We have been able to notice that many of those who benefit from receiving the food, as a common factor, have a surprised look on their faces, since they cannot imagine that someone stops for no reason and gives them something to eat, and when they receive the food, their features change, to a smile that denotes joy, and on many occasions their words are full of gratitude and compassion.”
Our other team also distributed meals in Los Valles De Chillo. In addition to distributing blankets and children’s toys along with the meals, we have also begun providing dog food for those with canine companions who are homeless or displaced. Our donors make these additional distributions possible, so make sure to get in touch if you would like to donate to our Quito Meal Project.