Food boost for SOS Children’s Village

The SOS Children's Village in Stony Hill, St Andrew, recently received a boost towards self-reliance as they prepare to provide some of their own food requirements at the home.

The plan, which entails establishing their own vegetable and fruit nursery on the property, got off the ground with the support of the JPS Foundation (JPSF).

Stony Hill, one of the two SOS villages in Jamaica, houses eight SOS families providing a loving home for up to 60 children and young people who have lost parental care. The JPSF's partnership provided crucial funding and assistance, making the food support project a reality.

Sophia Lewis, head of JPSF, was deeply impressed by the village's work and its alignment with JPSF's mission, particularly regarding sustainability and climate-resilient initiatives.

"Self-reliance," she pointed out, "or being as close to self-reliant as possible, is also important for organisations of this nature."

In addition to establishing the garden, the JPSF also distributed back-to-school supplies to the residents and provided motivational talks. The foundation's commitment to sustainability extends beyond this project, as they aim to support the caregivers at the village in providing the best care to its residents.