MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Feed the Hungry USA, through its Liberian affiliate, Feed the Hungry West Africa, led by it Country Director Bishop John Allan Klayee, distributed assorted food items to four of its 12 orphanages, alongside elderly residents in the GSA Road community. This initiative, part of the organization’s ongoing “Every Day, Every Child” feeding program, underscores Bishop Klayee’s commitment to addressing hunger and poverty in Liberia.
The orphanages that benefited include Faith Orphanage in Cutting Tree Owen’s Grove, Grand Bassa County; Danny Feeney Memorial School System and House of Prayer Christ’s Vision International Ministries in Margibi County; and Hope in Christ Orphanage Home in Careysburg District, Montserrado County. Children and residents received rice, cornmeal, toothbrushes, clothing, footwear, and other essentials. Speaking to Smart News Liberia, Bishop Klayee emphasized that this initiative is not limited to the holiday season.
“This is not just for Christmas; this is our routine. We visited four of our orphanages today, and we’ll continue on December 23 and Christmas Eve. Feeding the hungry is ministry—it’s what I love to do,” he said. In addition to the orphanages, over 400 people from the GSA Road community received cartons of rice to sustain them through the season.
Bishop Klayee, who is also the Founder and General Overseer of Jubilee Praise and Worship Center in Liberia, believes that true ministry extends beyond preaching. “Only 20% of ministry is on the pulpit; the rest is outside. Meeting needs is my way of sharing God’s love,” he remarked.
At Faith Orphanage, where the distribution took place, Bishop Klayee highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the facility, including the urgent need for improved accommodations for the children. Speaking to Smart News Liberia about the dormitory, he said, “The boys and the girls cannot stay in this dormitory together because their numbers are increasing, so the ministry will help. We want to separate the dormitory, and we’ve started construction. By the end of January or February, we hope to complete it. This will have four rooms, with bathrooms, specifically for boys, while the girls will remain in the existing structure. We’re also working on a mini-school for the children. Right now, our priority is the dormitory, but we believe that in subsequent time, we’ll focus on improving the school as well.”
Through the partnership with LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry, the Liberian branch has established 19 feeding centers, catering to approximately 19,300 children. The program also supports 19 schools, several churches, a hospital in Nimba County, and elderly communities nationwide.
The impact of the feeding program is profound. Recalling an emotional encounter during a previous distribution, Bishop Klayee shared, “A child once hugged me tightly and said he had no one to hug him. That moment reaffirmed my mission. If I can help someone live a better life, my work is not in vain.”
Bishop Klayee expressed gratitude to LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry, Liberty Church in Fairfield, California, and the Liberian government for their continued support. “This work is made possible by our partners in America and the government’s cooperation in clearing shipments on time. I thank God for them,” he said.
The administrators of the benefiting orphanages lauded Feed the Hungry USA and Bishop Klayee for their unwavering dedication. “This initiative brings hope and comfort to the most vulnerable,” they noted.
Since 2009, Feed the Hungry-Liberia has been a lifeline for thousands, providing food and essentials to children and families in need. Bishop Klayee’s vision of meeting needs with love continues to inspire hope across Liberia, one meal at a time.
