The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC), supported by Unto church-based organisation, distributed 859 cartons of food items to over 30 beneficiaries, including poor disabled individuals and orphaned school children in Rumbek, the state headquarters. The distribution event took place on Monday.
At Unto, volunteers help express the kindness of Jesus to people living in the toughest places on earth by relieving suffering, restoring dignity, and revealing hope.
Hellena Ayen Mager, one of the beneficiaries of Unto aid through the South Sudan Council of Churches Life Ministry, expressed gratitude for the food items provided. She explained that they had been without food for several days until the church reached out to them.
“We were called by the church because we are poor and gather ourselves there, hoping for support,” she said. “Abraham Majak, the representative of the South Sudan Council of Churches in Lakes State, generously provided us with 150 cartons of food items. We are grateful for this assistance and pray for continued blessings as we rely on the support of others.”
Mager emphasized the importance of ongoing support from abroad to ensure that they do not face hunger again in Lakes State.
Another beneficiary, Mary Nyandier, echoed Mager’s sentiments, stating that they had gone without food for two days before receiving aid. She expressed relief and happiness at having something to eat at home, thanks to the assistance provided by Unto.
“We are extremely thankful to Almighty God for the provision of these food items today. Those who generously assist the poor in such difficult times will be blessed by God worldwide. We have been without food for the past two days, and we pray that God blesses those who have stepped forward to support the needy,” she said.
Emmanuel Monyping Riak, Deputy Council of Churches, emphasized that the South Sudan Council of Churches consistently cares for disabled individuals who are unable to work or support themselves. He highlighted the collaboration between the council and organizations like Samaritan Past, which provide support to disabled individuals through churches and supply food items for distribution.
“As a representative of the South Sudan Council of Churches, I am here to ensure that our association oversees and guides the church’s activities in Lakes State,” he explained. “We represent multiple churches, not just one, in this food distribution effort, as evident from the group names associated with the South Sudan Council of Churches.”
Abraham Majak, Minister of New Life Ministry, detailed the distribution process, stating that each carton containing 36 food items is shared by two people. He mentioned his role as a coordinator in distributing food items to 30 disabled individuals and organizing training sessions for school leaders and church representatives.