About Us

How Did It Start?

TMMK’s inception traces back to 2017, prompted by a poignant revelation. Independent journalist Yves Cooper shed light on a distressing issue that was brought to his attention by school teacher Suyanne Janga: schoolchildren in Curaçao arriving at school with empty stomachs each day. This revelation deeply affected Anuschka Cova, then serving as President of the Curaçao International Financial Sector, and Zuleika Lasten, the Vice President.

Together, they pledged to seek a sustainable solution in addressing this pressing concern, envisioning a public-private partnership to engage the broader community. In the subsequent weeks, Anuschka Cova undertook the formal establishment of TMMK as a charitable foundation. She embarked on a fundraising campaign, securing support from both private individuals and corporate entities.

TMMK’s outreach extended to schools through collaboration with various school boards. Arrangements were made with meal suppliers and a dedicated team of drivers. As time progressed, TMMK expanded its team, enhanced meal production and distribution processes, optimized operational costs, and garnered increased financial backing. Notably, government support from SOAW was obtained. These efforts culminated in a remarkable transformation, with TMMK’s assistance reaching over 600 schoolchildren, starting at less than 100.

Our Meal Offerings

Since its inception, TMMK has tirelessly strived to provide high-quality and cost-effective meals to the selected school children. Each child enrolled in our program receives a freshly prepared warm meal, two whole wheat sandwiches, and a piece of fruit every school day. For those whose parents approve, we also extend meal deliveries during weekends and holidays. Our certified TMMK cooks, operating from the well-equipped TMMK kitchen at Buurthuis Groot Kwartier, adhere to stringent food safety procedures. Weekly menus are carefully curated, varying daily and adhering to nutritional guidelines, ensuring a balanced diet of carbohydrates (37.5%), protein (25%), and vegetables (37.5%).

Meal Distribution

Our dedicated team of drivers follows fixed routes to deliver meals to schools and home addresses on weekends and holidays. Teachers at each school oversee meal pickup and ensure that children have access to these nourishing meals during lunch breaks. All warm meals are consumed within the school premises, ensuring no child needs to worry about access to food at home.

Cost Efficiency

Over time, TMMK has significantly reduced meal preparation and delivery costs. We achieve this by performing all activities in-house, from our TMMK kitchen, and by continuously researching, monitoring, and selecting the right ingredients. Presently, the daily food cost per child is below ANG 4, allowing TMMK to support as many children as possible.

Meet The Team

Founder Anuschka Cova, inspired by her (union) family’s commitment to improving lives, leads the passionate TMMK team. Our team includes dedicated volunteers from various companies and organizations on the island, working tirelessly to make our program a success.