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Where is my next meal coming from?
Food security is a complex topic that includes both the access to food and the quality of the nutrition available in a given area. According to the most recent report from the World Health Organization, an estimated 673 million people experience hunger across the globe,1 and the biggest factor remains the high cost of global food prices.
“I always had a plate of food to give my children”
“I always had a plate of food to give my children” Lesbia Reyes is a single mother of two. When they first enrolled at Escuela Integrada, Lesbia didn’t have a formal job or a consistent way of providing food for her children. The average family income for the families at Escuela Integrada is $297 per month. They do not receive food stamps or have any other type of governmental assistance…
Holiday gift guide: GRACES Art Calendar and Coffee now available!
Limited edition student art calendars available for purchase! The students at Escuela Integrada are exceptionally talented when it comes to drawing and painting, and this year you can bring a bit of that talent into your home with a limited edition GRACES Art Calendar! The calendar features 12 pieces of student art, inspired by Guatemalan locations, food and traditions, plus all major U.S. holidays. You can purchase a 2026 calendar…