Nick remotely joins Carl, our Chief Global Officer, and Wanda, our Director of Latin America, to explore the rapid growth of Mercy Chefs Global. They discuss the impact of local church networks, the new mobile field kitchen trucks reaching isolated communities, and how a simple fresh orange shifted a boy’s outlook on life in Ukraine.

Mercy Chefs has been on an extraordinary journey over the past year, serving 4.5 million meals across 26 deployments worldwide. From the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene to the remote jungles of Myanmar, our teams have shown up with unwavering compassion. Yet what sets our work apart isn’t just immediate disaster response—it’s the long-term commitment through our Beacon of Hope model. Born out of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, where we stayed for over two years, this approach allows us to remain with communities long after the headlines fade, walking alongside them as they recover and rebuild.

As we enter our 20th year, that same commitment is driving us forward. We’re opening new community kitchens in St. Louis and Tampa, expanding grocery box programs with ready-to-heat meals for families, and continuing to ask, “How can we reach one more person?” Whether you’ve supported us for years or are just discovering our work, we invite you to join us in this mission of feeding people excellent food with dignity, respect, and love.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Mercy Chefs Marketing Manager, Craig Wishart, and Vice President of Mercy Chefs Global, Carl Ladd, who calls in from the Nairobi Airport in Eastern Africa.

Craig and Carl reflect on their recent trip to Uganda where they witnessed the brutal realities of life in the villages of Arua and Kaabong. In addition to stories of hardships faced by Sudanese refugees that fled the genocide of their homeland, they share heart-wrenching but uplifting stories of hope. Learn about the life-changing impact of hot meals and the transformations that occur when local pastors show unconditional love to their community.