Thank you, Grosse Pointe South High School Youth Council! 💛
Your incredible support and advocacy for Thrive means the world to us. Because of you, more children are nourished, empowered, and given the chance to thrive in school and in life. 🌱📚🍽️
💡 Thrive kicked off the St. Columba’s Beacon of Light series. Sharing about Thrive’s global community, feeding kids daily school meals, and meeting the moms in the Philippines via Zoom who make the meals.🌍✨
👉 Read more at https://www.thrive-global.org/beacon-of-light-series-a-night-of-stories-solidarity-and-shingaras-in-inverness/
🍽️ Over 4.7 MILLION school meals served — thanks to YOU. 💛
👉 Join us in ensuring children thrive!
🏓 Serving up school meals with love! 🍽️✨
Huge thanks to Nomads Pickleball Club for raising funds through your pickleball tournament 💛🙌
👉 Want to do this yourself? Host your own fundraiser and help feed more children.
Wow, thank you North End! 💛
Your generous sweet treats brought so much joy to the children of Hashimukh School. 🍰✨
We’re deeply grateful for your heart to feed futures in the sweetest way. 💛
Wow! 💛 Thank you, Zee Club of Dhaka!
You raised 60,000 BDT and handcrafted 300+ bracelets — all to help fight child hunger in Bangladesh.
Read more: https://www.thrive-global.org/zee-club-of-dhaka-raises-60000-bdt-for-child-food-security-in-bangladesh/
Thrive welcomes Katutubo Village Elementary School to our growing family in the Philippines! 🇵🇭
241 children fed daily! Join us in making sure they receive these life-changing meals.
⚽ Meet Tahsin! 🌟
A football-loving student with a big dream to become a pharmacist! 🩺💊
He’s part of our new video series: Thriving with Tahsin, where you’ll get to see how school meals are helping him stay focused, energized, and inspired to chase his future.
🎥 Stay tuned—his story is coming soon!
Mothers prepare hot school meals! 🥘
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Thrive Thousands program. With support from the Jones Day Foundation, we are employing mothers to cook daily, hot, nutritious school meals.
🌱 You’re Invited!
Join Priscilla Heffelfinger, Co-Founder of Thrive, as she shares how daily school meals are transforming lives in Bangladesh and the Philippines. 🍚💛
📍 St. Columba’s Church, Inverness
🗓 August 21 | 🕖 7 PM
📚 Back to School = Back to Meals! 🍽️
School is starting again in the Philippines and so are our daily nutritious meals! 💛
Let the learning begin!
💃 🧘♀️💛Thank you, Dhaka Flow, for moving, dancing, and flowing with the Thrive kids in Jaago Korail . Your energy brought joy, connection, and a big boost of wellness to their day! 🌟🫶
🎉 OVER 4.5 MILLION MEALS! 🎉
Because of YOU, over 4.5 million school meals have reached children in the Philippines and Bangladesh. You are transforming their lives. 🩷
🇧🇩 It’s Mango Season in Bangladesh! 🍒
A summer staple and a childhood favorite, lichis are more than just delicious — they’re packed with Carbohydrates, Fiber, and Vitamins A, B6, and C🌿✨
At Thrive, we serve seasonal fruits like mango to nourish kids with the nutrients they need — and the tastes they love 💛
Limited-time fruit, lasting impact.
On her latest visit, our co-founder and Executive Director, Priscilla, visited our newest partner school, Hashimukh—💛
The traffic was intense, but she was met with the joy that made it worth it. She received heartfelt welcomes and lots of high-fives!
On May 17, our co-founder and executive director, Priscilla Heffelfinger, visited the children of Apon Alo School in Rayer Bazaar—and it was pure joy. 💛
She joined in songs with all 90 students (20 new). The children shared their favorite Thrive foods—eggs and mango—and asked about her favorite color (green) and what she likes about Bangladesh (mangos, the people, and vibrant colors). 🌈🥭
From little hands holding “Welcome” and “Thank You” signs to Priscilla serving meals with love, the joy was felt all around. 🍽️✨
🇧🇩 It’s Lichi Season in Bangladesh! 🍒
A summer staple and a childhood favorite, lichis are more than just delicious — they’re packed with Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper 🌿✨
At Thrive, we serve seasonal fruits like lichi to nourish kids with the nutrients they need — and the tastes they love 💛
Limited-time fruit, lasting impact.
We’re honored to be featured in The Daily Star Bangladesh! 💛
Thrive recently hosted its annual tea party in Dhaka, bringing together diplomats, longtime supporters, and community leaders to champion sustainable school meals for children. 🍽️✨
Read more here: https://www.thrive-global.org/thrive-hosts-annual-tea-party-to-support-sustainable-school-meals/
Welcome to the Thrive Board, Serwar! 💛 With a heart rooted in Bangladesh and a wealth of experience in innovation and healthcare, we’re honored to have you join our mission to nourish children and empower communities. 🌍✨
🌴 Vacation with a Purpose | March 2026 🌊
Experience the Philippines like never before—through the eyes of a child you’ll help feed.
Join us on Dawahon Island to serve school meals, swim, dance, and connect with students. Cruise the Loboc River, dive into Panglao’s crystal waters, and marvel at the Chocolate Hills—all while supporting Thrive’s mission.
💛 Come to school with Thrive.
💛 Come home with a full heart.
🎾 Serving Hope, Changing Lives! 🎾
An enormous THANK YOU to everyone who showed up and showed heart at the One Life Fitness Tennis Tournament (Falls Church, VA) in support of Thrive! 💛
Because of your generosity, 10 children will be fed for an entire year with daily, nutritious school meals. That’s 10 lives changed, 10 futures fueled, and countless opportunities unlocked. 🌱
🎶 Support a night of music and make a difference! 🎶
Thrive is proud to be one of the beneficiaries of The Encore Concert featuring Luca Brugnoli and Dominic Ferris — happening on May 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM at St. Cecilia Hall, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now via TicketWorld Inc.
Let’s fill the hall with music and hearts with hope. 💛 See you there!
🌴 Vacation with a Purpose | March 2026 🌊
Experience the Philippines like never before—through the eyes of a child you’ll help feed.
Join us on Dawahon Island to serve school meals, swim, dance, and connect with students. Cruise the Loboc River, dive into Panglao’s crystal waters, and marvel at the Chocolate Hills—all while supporting Thrive’s mission.
💛 Come to school with Thrive.
💛 Come home with a full heart.
🎾 Serving Hope, Changing Lives! 🎾
An enormous THANK YOU to everyone who showed up and showed heart at the One Life Fitness Tennis Tournament (Falls Church, VA) in support of Thrive! 💛
Because of your generosity, 10 children will be fed for an entire year with daily, nutritious school meals. That’s 10 lives changed, 10 futures fueled, and countless opportunities unlocked. 🌱
🎶 Support a night of music and make a difference! 🎶
Thrive is proud to be one of the beneficiaries of The Encore Concert featuring Luca Brugnoli and Dominic Ferris — happening on May 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM at St. Cecilia Hall, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now via TicketWorld Inc.
Let’s fill the hall with music and hearts with hope. 💛 See you there!
🎙️ Thrive on KWMR Radio!
We’re honored to have been featured on @kwmrradio, where Thrive Co-Founders Priscilla Heffelfinger and Gina Gabel, with John Phelan (Thrive Board Secretary).shared how daily school meals are changing lives in the Philippines and Bangladesh. 💛
🎧 Missed the show? Catch the replay: kwmr.org/shows/the-lowdown
💛 A Heartfelt Thank You to AAUW Grosse Pointe! 💛
We are deeply grateful to the American Association of University Women – Grosse Pointe Chapter for their generous donation to Thrive. Your support is helping us provide daily nutritious school meals to children who face hunger in the Philippines and Bangladesh. Thank you for investing in their future! 🍎📚✨
A sweet moment of joy! 🍪🥐
Nothing beats the simple happiness of enjoying a freshly baked treat from Northend Coffee Roasters! ☕✨ Every bite brings smiles—just like the work we do at Thrive. 💛
🌙 Sharing the Blessings of Ramadan 🌙
Our Iftar packages have reached Apon Alo, bringing nourishment and joy to children this Ramadan. 💛🍽️ Thank you to our generous supporters for making this possible!
💛 A Heartfelt Thank You to Grosse Pointe Memorial Church! 💛
We are incredibly grateful to Grosse Pointe Outreach Council and Julie Huellmantel, Director of Outreach Ministries, for their generous support of Thrive! Your kindness is helping provide nutritious school meals to children facing daily hunger in Bangladesh and the Philippines. 🥗🍇
🌟 We’ve earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency with @CandidDotOrg! 🌟
At Thrive, we’re committed to being open about the impact we create—feeding hungry schoolchildren and building brighter futures. 🥑🍅
Explore our #NonprofitProfile https://www.guidestar.org/profile/46-5188138 to see how your support is changing lives! 🥗🍇
📢 In 2024, over 4.2 MILLION school meals were delivered!
We added 3 new schools, now feeding 2,437 children daily across 14 schools! 🍽️✨
518,862 meals served this year alone—made possible by YOU! 💖
Salamat. Dhonnobad. Thank you. 🌍💛💚
🎉 Welcome Roberto “Bobby” De Ocampo to the Thrive Advisory Council!
As former Philippine Finance Secretary and Chairman of Philippine Veterans Bank, his expertise and leadership will be invaluable in helping Thrive expand our reach and deliver more nutritious meals to children across the Philippines. We’re excited for the impact we’ll create together! 💛
🍽️✨ Grateful to Bianca Rose Perry! ✨🍽️
Bianca prepared a delicious meal for a Thrive fundraiser hosted at the home of Gail and James Perry.
Follow her delicious journey on Instagram @biancaroseperry and see how she’s helping fuel brighter futures! 💙🌱
🌟 Gallop for Thrive! 🌟
Thank You for Supporting Thrive at the 14th Annual Horsefest! El Kabayo was a success! 🙌
🌟 Welcome, Sue Wildish, to the Thrive Advisory Council! 🌟
We are so excited to learn from Sue as an expert on school feeding programs around the world as we work toward a hunger-free future!
🌟 Thrive’s Youth Council is Here! 🌟
Students from Grosse Pointe South and Gene L. Klida Utica Academy are ready to bring Thrive to their schools and raise funds to feed hungry kids! Let’s cheer them on as they make a difference! 💙🍎
🌟 Grateful for Secretary De Ocampo and the British Alumni Association for choosing Thrive as the beneficiary of the 8th UK Ambassador’s Cup!
Part of the proceeds from this golf tournament will support Thrive’s mission to bring healthy, nutritious meals to Filipino schoolchildren. Together, we’re driving change! 💙⛳️
🎉 Welcome Dr. Cleofas to Thrive’s Philippines Leadership Council! As Chief Country Officer at Young Moon PH and Executive Director at YM PH Tech Transfer, Dr. Maceda’s expertise will help drive our mission to nourish young lives. 🌏🍽️
🌟 WE’RE AT 4 MILLION. We hit this milestone in July and have already reached 4.05 million by the end of August, serving 15 schools! Every meal counts in fueling brighter futures. 🍽️
🎁 Want to support Thrive without spending? 🎁
Every time you shop at over 10,000 shops through Give Freely, a portion of your purchase goes to Thrive—helping us provide meals to schoolchildren. Now, you can start with a FREE $10 donation gift card!
👉 Claim yours here: https://givefreely.com/lp/giftcard
$10 = 1 Month of Meals 🍽️ Feed a child for a month with just $10. Pay with Venmo or on Classy via PayPal, credit card, or bank transfer on our website. Every dollar counts! #FeedTheFuture
A heartfelt thank you to Maisha for their incredible support during our recent visit to Piet Van School in Bangladesh. Their generosity enabled us to serve hot meals to 120 children, providing not just nourishment but also hope. We’re deeply grateful for their kindness and commitment to our cause.
Supporting Thrive has never been easier! You can now donate via Venmo by scanning the QR code on this page. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us deliver healthy meals to children who need them most. Join us in making a difference—one meal at a time.
We extend our deepest thanks to Dalton for his extraordinary dedication to Thrive. His passion for our mission is truly life-changing, and we are honored to have him by our side. With supporters like Dalton, we’re able to continue our work in feeding and empowering children in need.
We’re thankful and proud to partner with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to deliver nutritious meals to schoolchildren in need. Together, we’re fighting hunger and providing the fuel kids need to thrive and learn.
Typhoon Carina made Dawahon unreachable for 2 weeks, but Thrive kept them fed. Your support ensures no one goes hungry, even in the toughest times.
Congratulations Louie Jay!
A beneficiary of Thrive Philippines in Dawahon Leyte, wins Gold in the National Championship – Palarong Pambansa!
Sari Suplido Joins Thrive Global as Social Media and Video Editor
We are thrilled to announce Sari Suplido as the new Social Media and Video Editor at Thrive Global. Sari brings a creative vision and extensive experience in digital media, which will be invaluable in sharing our mission and stories.
Thrive Joins Sir John Wilson School’s Carnival to Support Hungry Children
Thrive recently participated in Sir John Wilson School’s Carnival, where the generosity of students and their families will help provide nutritious school meals to children in Bangladesh. Special thanks to Sabrina Shaheed for granting us a carnival stall, which was key to our success.
Thrive Celebrates Mango Season in the Philippines and Bangladesh
Griffin Perry Joins Thrive Global as Board Treasurer
We are excited to announce Griffin Perry as our new Board Treasurer at Thrive Global. Griffin brings extensive financial expertise and a strong commitment to our mission of feeding hungry schoolchildren.
We are delighted to announce Monica Casperino as the new Development Director of Thrive Philippines. Her dedication to improving children’s lives aligns perfectly with Thrive’s goals, and we are excited to see the positive changes she will bring.
Eli Pajarito Appointed Operations Manager of Thrive Philippines
We are excited to announce Eli Pajarito as the new Operations Manager for Thrive Philippines. Eli brings extensive experience in operations management and a deep commitment to our mission of feeding hungry schoolchildren.
Mother’s Day: Give Milk instead of flowers
This Mother’s Day, let’s honor moms with a gift that truly matters. Instead of flowers, consider donating to Thrive Global to provide milk for children in need. Your contribution not only nourishes their bodies but also touches the hearts of families struggling with hunger!
Meet the mothers of Thrive here.
Father’s Day: PaperMoon Cakes Promo
A delicious partnership with PaperMoon celebrating dads on Father’s Day, donating a portion of their top-selling cakes to feeding hungry schoolchildren.
World Hunger Day: Head Over Meals
A month-long effort in May to raise awareness for World Hunger Day, partnering with Manila-based restaurants to help feed Filipino schoolchildren.
A Ramadan to Remember
Thrive’s annual Ramadan campaign asks that those celebrating, set a place for Thrive at their Iftar table to share their blessings with those less fortunate.
Mother’s Day: Give Milk Not Flowers
Thrive’s annual Mother’s Day campaign, invites those to give milk over flowers.
World Food Run Pop-Up
Raising awareness for World Food Day in October, Thrive’s virtual World Food Run is peer to peer fundraiser encouraging whole family involvement.
World Food Run
theFeed
A nutritious meal is life-saving for kids in poverty-stricken communities. Help us restore hope and ensure no child goes to school hungry in 2023. Join theFEED, our community of monthly donors!
