About Us
St. Anne Elderly Nutrition
St. Anne Elderly Nutrition was founded to honor and support older adults facing food insecurity, chronic illness, and so- Cial isolation. Inspired by tho life and compassion of his grandmother in Uganda, founder Tonny Makumbi witnessed firsthand the power of caring for elders as a sacred responsibility.
Through years of professional work with elderly individuals. Tonny gained deep insight into the challenges older adults face—particularly hunger, limited access to preventive care, and transportation barriers. This experience led to the es- tablishment of St. Anne Elderly Nutrition in Mwera Village, Mityana District, Uganda, to ensure elders receive not just meals, but dignity, care, and connection.
Older adults in Mwera Village face significant nutrition-related challenges, including food insecurity, malnutrition, chronic disease, loneliness, and limited mobility. Over 400 elders manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, often without reliable support systems.
Food is Medicine — Elderly Nutrition Program for Mwera Village, Mityana-Uganda
The Food Is Medicine approach is being applied in Mwera Village, Uganda, to support local elderly residents who are living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and age-related weakness. This community-based el- derly nutrition program recognizes food not only as sustenance, but as an essential part of healthcare, dignity, and healthy aging.
Many older adults in Mwera Village face food insecurity due to poverty, limited mobility, declining family support, and restricted access to healthcare services. These challenges increase the risk of malnutrition, poor disease manage- ment, and preventable complications. The Elderly Nutrition Program responds by integrating nutritious food support with basic health and nutrition education, ensuring elders receive consistent, appropriate meals in their own homes.
How St. Anne Elderly Nutrition Program Works
St. Anne Elderly Nutrition is a faith-based Elderly Nutrition and Caro Program serving men and women aged 60 years and older in Mwera Village, Uganda. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, the program upholds the dignity of the human person and responds to the Church's call to care for the poor, the sick, and the forgotten. Through local coordination and village-based caregivers, the program provides eligible elderly community members with:
- Regular home-delivered, nutritious meals tailored to the needs of older adults, including those managing diabetes and other chronic conditions
- Simple nutrition education and guidance to support healthy eating, medication adherence, and disease management using locally available foods
- Ongoing follow-up and caregiver support to monitor nutrition status, identify emerging health concerns, and reduce isolation among the elderly
Services are provided over an extended period to ensure continuity of care, improve nutrition security, and promote long-term wellbeing among older adults.
Food Is Medicine programs go beyond addressing hunger by recognizing nutrition as a critical health intervention. For elderly individuals, reliable access to healthy food helps maintain strength, manage chronic illness, reduce avoidable hospital visits, and preserve independence and dignity. When combined with basic education and community support, nutrition-focused interventions can slow disease progression and improve overall quality of life.
Through this Elderly Nutrition Program, the Mwera Village community is strengthening care for its elders by addressing one of the most fundamental drivers of health—access to nourishing food—and honoring the well-being of those who have spent their lives building and sustaining the community.
Rooted in love and compassion. we provide nutritious food and wellness support to older adults in Uganda while empowering children and families in the diaspora to stay connected to their language, identity, and values.
Together, we are building healthier lives, stronger identities, and connected communities across generations.
The Elderly of Mwera Village
In Mwera Village, many elderly individuals live with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, while facing extreme poverty, food insecurity, loneliness, and neglect. Family support systems have weakened, leaving older adults without regular meals, basic care, or companionship. These conditions threaten both physical health and human dignity.
This program responds to Christ's call in Matthew 25:35-40—"I was hungry and you gave me food"—by treating nutrition as a work of mercy and an essential element of health and dignity. Through a community-based and pastoral approach the program will provide:
• Regular, nutritious meals appropriate for elderly people managing chronic disease
• Home visits and companionship to reduce isolation and abandonment
• Basic nutrition and caregiving education using locally available foods
• Spiritual and pastoral presence, including prayer and listening where welcomed
Thc program aims to improve nutrition, strengthen chronic disease management, reduce loneliness, and restore dignity to vulnerable elders who have spent their lives serving others but now live on the margins.
