Mission

Meds & Food for Kids (MFK) is leading the charge to cure child malnutrition in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere.

Our goal is “Alive at Five”: to ensure that children remain well-nourished and healthy through the toddler years, giving them a chance for normal growth and development into adulthood.

Innovation

MFK combats childhood malnutrition using an innovative new approach: Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).  Our product is Medika Mamba, an energy dense peanut butter, significantly fortified with protein and nutritional supplements.  The name Medika Mamba means “peanut butter medicine” in the Haitian Creole language.

Malnutrition is the underlying cause of death for many children in Haiti.  Medika Mamba restores children to health within the family setting.  It needs no cooking or preparation, doesn’t spoil, and is easily administered by caregivers.  And it is tasty!

We see the proof daily:  Six to eight weeks after they start treatment with Medika Mamba, these children are transformed.  They are normal for weight for height.  Their sparse, reddish hair grows in thick and black.  They look healthy and energetic. Their eyes are bright and clear.

Finally, Medika Mamba is produced in Haiti.  We benefit the Haitian economy by employing and purchasing locally, and we work extensively with farmers to improve their agricultural practices.

Call to Action

Over 13% of children in Haiti are malnourished.  Meds & Food for Kids is scaling up production to provide Medika Mamba nationwide.

You can help.  It costs only $68 to save a child’s life using Medika Mamba, which costs $4.25/kg.  It takes an average of 15 kg to cure a child.