ICYMI: As Lebanon faces a financial crisis that has driven more than half the population into poverty, many Lebanese find they can't afford meat or chicken
As the country faces a financial crisis that has driven more than half the population into poverty, many Lebanese find they can't afford meat or chicken.
"There are many problems in the country, even the army can't afford the right amount of meat and chicken in meals," said Camille Madi, the director of Basecamp, an association that distributes meals to the needy.Basecamp, which started work after the Beirut port blast last summer, had been delivering daily food parcels that included protein, but with donations shrinking and prices rising, a workaround was necessary.
While delivering the aid boxes, Social Hub members were also raising awareness about vegan food and why it can be a solution now. Madi says children who eat Manoushe, a Lebanese pizza topped with cheese, can improve the quality of their meals if they spend the same on vegan items.
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