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By giving each person half a saa’ of the usual local staple, such as rice, he is able to feed ten poor people with the same food that he feeds his family. This equates to about 1.5 kilogrammes. If rice is usually served with a sauce, he should serve them some sauce or meat in addition to the rice. It is sufficient if he gathers ten poor people and serves them lunch or dinner.

At a cost of £3 per person, Global Family Aid can do this on your behalf. It will cost £30 to feed ten people.