Food on tables
Smiles on faces
Hope in hearts

Who we are:

Spreading hope. Building resilience. Fostering a movement of support and kindness. The Cuenca Foundation—formerly the Cuenca Soup Kitchen—is volunteers and supporters united in commitment and effort to address the hardships faced by vulnerable families and individuals in Cuenca – providing them resources for nourishment, education, and health as they work toward self-sufficiency.

of People Served
of People Served
1000’s
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Families Fed Bi-Weekly
Families Fed Bi-Weekly
170+
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Hygiene Kits Distributed
Hygiene Kits Distributed
800+
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At 27%, Ecuador has the second-highest rate of chronic child malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean.

We help people break the cycle of poverty by addressing hunger first, empowering people to improve their lives.

159 families On the Waiting List

By choosing to support The Cuenca Foundation, you’re not just making a donation; you’re investing in the fabric of human dignity and community resilience. Each contribution directly empowers us to extend a lifeline to those in need, through food assistance, education, health, and disaster relief.

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