Quito, Ecuador

Street People Program

Pan de Vida (Bread of Life) started on February 4, 2001, as a result of founder Oscar Aguirre’s love and concern for a 12-year old shoe shine boy named Juan Alpapucho.  The goal of this organization is to reach out to the many poor people who live and work in the streets of the city of Quito.

The first meal was served to 20 people.  Today the project feeds on average about 120 people twice weekly.  Pan de Vida also operates a clothes closet, a school supply program and training in literacy and practical skills such as sewing.