Project Proposal
1. Project Background
In recent years, Northern Thailand—especially Chiang Mai—has seen a growing number of vulnerable populations due to economic pressure, regional conflicts, and migration issues.
1) Myanmar Refugee Families
Due to the ongoing instability in Myanmar, many families have been forced to leave their homes and seek survival opportunities in Northern Thailand. However, most refugees lack legal work status and stable sources of income.
As a result, many families face extremely difficult living conditions, including:
Unstable or very low income
Poor living environments
Insufficient access to basic food supplies
2) Elderly People Living Alone
In communities around Chiang Mai, there are also many elderly people who live alone because their children have moved away for work or they lack family support.
Many of them rely on small government subsidies or occasional help from neighbors to survive.
They often face challenges such as:
Insufficient income for daily living
Declining health conditions
Lack of social care and companionship
Therefore, establishing a sustainable food support program is of great importance in helping these families and elderly individuals get through difficult times.
2. Project Vision
The vision of this project is to establish a sustainable community food care platform that connects compassionate resources with people in need.
Through this platform, vulnerable families can receive basic living support during difficult times, while fostering a culture of mutual care and compassion within the community.
3. Project Goals for 2026
This year the project plans to focus on supporting the following groups:
1) Myanmar Refugee Families
Support 30 Myanmar refugee families by providing a monthly food package, including:
Rice
Cooking oil
Eggs
Instant food
Seasonings
Basic household necessities
2) Thai Elderly Living Alone
Support 20 Thai elderly individuals living alone by providing a monthly support package, including:
Rice and dry food
Canned food or protein sources
Basic household necessities
Simple nutritional support
Total number of households supported annually:
50 vulnerable households
4. Project Implementation
1. Regular Food Distribution
Food packages will be distributed once every month.
Distribution will be organized through a community volunteer team to ensure the packages reach the families in need.
2. Community Visits
Volunteers will regularly visit the supported families to:
Understand their actual needs
Provide encouragement and care
Strengthen community relationships
3. Resource Integration
The project will collaborate with:
Churches
Compassionate individuals
Community partners
to build a long-term support network.
5. Project Budget (Estimated)
Average food support per household:
1,000 THB per month
Annual Budget
Myanmar Refugee Families
30 households
Monthly: 30,000 THB
Annual: 360,000 THB
Thai Elderly Living Alone
20 households
Monthly: 20,000 THB
Annual: 240,000 THB
Total Annual Budget
600,000 THB
Average monthly budget: 50,000 THB
6. Ways to Participate
We sincerely invite churches, organizations, and individuals to participate in this compassion initiative.
1. Sponsor a Family
1,000 THB per month
12,000 THB per year
This will support one family’s food needs for an entire year.
2. General Donation
Any amount of donation will be used to purchase food and daily necessities for families in need.
3. Volunteer Participation
Volunteers are welcome to participate in:
Preparing food packages
Community visits
Distribution activities
7. Project Impact
Through this project, we aim not only to provide food support but also to share:
Love and dignity
Community care
Hope and encouragement
So that vulnerable families can still experience warmth and compassion during difficult times.
8. Conclusion
A bag of food
may become a week of hope for a family.
A simple act of care
may change someone’s life.
Let us become channels of blessing together and bring love to those who need it most.
Chiang Mai Grace Food Bank Motto
One Bag of Food
One Act of Grace
One Hope for a Family
