Paul Prevost of HAPI explains that the 300 children that they have provided with food has now increased to 500. Paul says that they distribute the dry food on one day and then organize the children's activity days for the next 3 days rather than every other day so that it coincides with when the children have food. After the 3 days, they wait.
It is reported that food is not reaching the countryside or easily accessible points of Port-au-Prince. Linda Threadgill, director of Morning Star Christian Academy in Port-au-Prince writes the following on facebook:
"We got food yesterday from the muslims! Got to give some out. More people are eating for another week. Still do not see where all the donations are going! Please do not stop praying. We ned all of you! We still need everyone to write the news networks and demand to know where all of the donations are being spent...... The U.N. drops off food for the government people of that zone to give out. For every box they give, they sell 10 on the black market. Where is the outrage?"
HAPI is making efforts to connect the aid to the neediest people. They are asking for donations of $10 to give a "hug" to the children. Their goal is to raise $2500/week. If you want to give a "hug" go to www.haitianartisans.com.