A key to child development is adequate nutrition. The children of Papa's House in Nepal receive three simple meals a day, usually consisting of rice and vegetables, complemented whenever possible with fresh fruit. Fresh fruit is not only highly nutritious, but a special treat for the children. The benefits of good nutrition carry over into better health and improved performance in school. For one serving of fresh fruit to the 51 children of Papa's House in Dhapasi and 26 Kamalari girls in Papa's House in Lamahi, the cost would be $25.