I recently returned from a trip to Africa with my family where we had the privilege to visit Outside the Bowl’s Super Kitchen in Paarl, South Africa. I knew they had been distributing Vita Kidz Porridge for the past two years to nearby preschools. And I knew they had recently installed the equipment to produce their own porridge. But there was so much I didn’t understand including why porridge is so important.

Outside the Bowl may not be able to feed every hungry person in Haiti, but as an act of obedience, we built a kitchen. We’re feeding the hungry. We’re doing our part to make a difference.

As Christmas cards go out and the year wraps up, we send our well-wishes for a joyful season. We also want you to hear from a few of our KITCHEN BUILDERS, Outside the Bowl's monthly donors. Kim Bryant is a long-time supporter.

Hunger is a lot more complicated than our rumbling stomachs between meals. Malnutrition, undernutrition, and hunger all mean something slightly different. Learn about the Global Hunger Index and find out where Outside the Bowl countries are ranked.

Luis learned about OTB's Super Kitchen at a presentation where our solution to food insecurity was shared. He quickly realized that the kitchen could really meet the needs of some of his hungriest students. Out of the 300 students, 150 of them come from families that are able to provide. 100 students have enough to eat on a daily basis. Luis' concern was for the 50 students who daily went without food. Compelled, Luis knew he had to do something.

We’ve been celebrating significant events this month (10 years of OTB Super Kitchens). We’re keeping the festivities going as today marks the fourth birthday of our Mexicali Super Kitchen! On February 15, 2014 the doors of our fifth kitchen opened.

One of Outside the Bowl's values is to operate in a way that has the greatest social impact. Our Super Kitchens are having a positive impact on ministry partners, communities, and even the environment. One way we do this is through cutting back on food waste by purchasing "uglies."