Help To Provide Lunch For Half Day School Students

Another three months have passed and DEPDC/GMS would like to share some great news with you! With financial support raised through Global Giving, the Half Day School’s Lunch Program was able to provide a mid-day meal to every child over the last 90-days. On behalf of all the students, teachers, and volunteers at DEPDC/GMS, I would like to say thank you…you make a difference in the lives of our students and their families!

As some children may only receive this one meal throughout the day, the Half Day School Lunch Program attempts to provide students with a satisfying yet nutritious lunch. DEPDC/GMS recognizes that learning is impossible if basic needs are overlooked.

In addition to international support these last few months, DEPDC/GMS had special visitors from Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Province offer donations of food for the Half Day School:

On September 12^th, a former Daughter (student of DEPDC/GMS) returned to visit with her mother, husband, and best friend. They provided gifts of dried food and other vegetarian items, such as sweetmeat and ice-cream, for the younger generation of Daughters and Sons of the Half Day School. Following graduation from DEPDC/GMS, she received continued financial support to complete 3 years of high school. Referring to Sompop Jantraka, founder of DEPDC/GMS, as “Father”, she thanked him for helping provide her with a life of safety and stability where she finally has the capability to “give back”. 

On October 20^th, two former Sons returned to visit and donate nonperishable items for the Half Day School Lunch Program. Current students had the opportunity to listen and learn from two strong role models who were once in their exact place in life. The two former Sons are now Monks with one completing his third year of law school. DEPDC/GMS strives to teach the importance of community service, thus it was a blessing to watch former students not only exemplify this value but also share it directly with younger Daughters and Sons. Please continue to provide your much appreciated support, especially as the weather begins to cool in Northern Thailand these next few months. Although the cooler weather is welcomed with open arms, it also means “hello” to the common cold and an increase in expense for fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, don’t forget to spread the news about the Half Day School and our mission here at DEPDC/GMS by following, liking, or sharing us on your favorite social media platform!