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Clare Child Nutrition Program

Nourishing children with dignity and hope

Inspired by St. Clare’s simplicity and compassion, ACMC serves vulnerable children and families through nutrition, education support, and Christian love.

A Ministry of Compassion

Clare Child Nutrition Program

The Clare Child Nutrition Program reflects ACMC’s commitment to protecting the dignity of every child through nutrition, education, compassionate care, and hope.

The program seeks to accompany vulnerable children and families through practical assistance and the healing love of Christ. It is not an individual sponsorship page; it is a mission program serving children and families with dignity, discretion, and care.

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A child joyfully receiving clean water in the Central African Republic
Child enjoying clean water, Central African Republic. Photo: Sianid poisen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

An Invitation of Grace

Come to the Water

“All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come…”

— Isaiah 55:1

God’s gifts are freely received. Inspired by this invitation, ACMC seeks to share nourishment, compassionate presence, and Christ’s consolation freely with children and families in need—serving with dignity and without distinction.

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The program supports

Nutrition

Food assistance and practical support for children and families in need.

Education

School support that helps children continue learning with dignity.

Family Care

Basic necessities and pastoral accompaniment for vulnerable households.

Hope

A Christ-centered ministry of consolation, presence, and compassion.

A displaced family in Katsina-Ala seeking assistance
A displaced family in Katsina-Ala seeking assistance.

Family Support

Nourishing Children, Accompanying Families

The Clare Child Nutrition Program recognizes that a child’s wellbeing is closely connected to the wellbeing of the family. Alongside nutrition support for children, ACMC seeks to accompany vulnerable families with compassion, dignity, prayer, and practical care.

A displaced family in Katsina-Ala, Benue State, seeking assistance and support. Their story reflects the reality of many families ACMC encounters—families facing displacement, food insecurity, and other hardships while striving to care for their children.

When we nourish a child, we also strengthen the family and community that surrounds that child.