This Saves Lives, a food brand on a mission to help put an end severe acute malnutrition in children, has announced a limited edition #LoveSaves Holiday Gift Box in partnership with Love Is Project. Inspired by the notion that love is one of the most powerful drivers for change in the world, the holiday gift empowers Kenyan women by giving them life-saving food to support their children's health, while also helping them achieve economic freedom through employment.
The #LoveSaves Holiday Gift Box launches on Giving Tuesday, November 30, and is a way to celebrate Kenya's Independence Day on December 12. Each box includes 12 This Saves Lives Dark Chocolate Cherry Bars and a special edition "Love Saves" bracelet from Love Is Project. With each bar purchased, This Saves Lives donates life-saving food, called Plumpy'Nut, to help children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Each Love Is bracelet is hand-crafted by women in Kenya and creates a sustainable livelihood for thousands of Maasai women and their families.
"Love is more than a feeling; it's a transformative social catalyst that goes beyond making people feel good – it can literally change people's lives!" said Jillian Dilorio, chief giving officer at This Saves Lives, in a statement. "Our #LoveSaves Holiday Gift Box is a reminder of the huge impact a simple act of love can make. We're thrilled to invite families across the country to join us in embracing the true spirit of the season, by opening their hearts and choosing a gift that directly helps save the lives of women and children who need it most!"
Both brands have a long history of supporting women and children. For more than eight years, This Saves Lives has provided life-saving food to children in Kenya and globally who are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. To save a child's life it only takes about three Plumpy'Nut packages a day for 6-8 weeks. Love Is Project works with more than 1,480 female artisans across Kenya, providing wages that are 10-15 times the average minimum wage in Kenya. The company has created a positive impact for more than 14,000 families supporting the establishment of 36 community farms, 13 water tanks and whole livestock for families.
The #LoveSaves Holiday Gift Box is available online at thissaveslive.com while supplies last, and has suggested retail price of $60.
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