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Food For The Poor prioritizes the preservation of human dignity and the care of those in need. We address poverty through sustainable, community-driven solutions. From 2019 to 2023, we served 943 million meals and distributed $3.2 billion worth of aid. Our community of donors and volunteers share our belief that poverty is not inevitable. Join us in the fight against poverty—support our charitable organization by spreading the word, shopping from our humanitarian gift catalog, or becoming a donor.

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Catch up With Beyond the Plate Podcast Season 1 and 2

Join Paul and Danny live in the studio for Season 1 and 2 of Beyond the Plate as they engage in thought-provoking conversations with a powerful lineup of guests. From Barron Segar, CEO of World Food Program USA, and Monica Majors of World Central Kitchen, to Steve Urchin, manager of Sean Paul, and global music icon Shaggy, each episode dives deep into stories that go far beyond feeding the hungry. This season shines a light on thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are breaking the cycle of poverty and driving lasting impact through compassion and creativity.

You'll also hear inspiring perspectives from Cedella Marley, daughter of the legendary Bob Marley, Christian singer Blanca, and beloved Hispanic star Angélica Vale, as they share how uniting communities through sustainable development can create meaningful, long-term change. Tune in for powerful stories of hope, resilience, and real solutions that uplift lives and nourish the soul.

  • Bringing Life-Saving Water to Honduran Families
  • in Paul Jacobs on a Virtual Mission Trip!
  • Hope for the Future in a Honduran Trash Dump
  • Jumping Rope and Helping Families in Honduras
  • This Mother Makes a Two-Hour Hike for Water in Honduras
  • These Hungry Children Are Being Fed Thanks To You!
  • Say Hello to the Guatemalan Welcome Committee!
  • You Can Make a Difference for This Family
  • Now Is Your Chance! Help Families in Honduras and Guatemala
  • Bringing Life-Saving Water to Honduran Families
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  • Beyond the plate EP 3
  • Beyond the plate EP 4
  • Beyond the plate EP 5
  • This Mother Makes a Two-Hour Hike for Water in Honduras
  • Beyond the plate EP 7
  • Beyond the plate EP 8
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INVEST IN STYLE, SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE

Support our Empowering Women Through Sewing project, an initiative dedicated to helping women from underserved communities in Guatemala and Honduras achieve sustainable incomes. Through this program, participants refine their craftsmanship at our training centers, learning to create high-quality handcrafted handbags and other unique products.

To further this mission, we’ve launched a pilot gift program featuring a selection of our handcrafted handbags. This initiative explores a model where everyday purchases—like a handbag—not only fulfill personal needs but also contribute to a meaningful cause.

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A First Look at Our Mother’s Day Gift Collection

A Mercado Global handbag isn’t just an accessory—it’s a meaningful gift that represents hope and resilience. When you shop on our website you're making the statement that poverty isn't inevitable.

Every purchase helps create a stable economic environment within impoverished communities, which can lead to food security and reduce dependency on aid. It’s an investment in breaking the cycle of poverty through fair trade practices that uplift entire communities.

Each handbag is a unique piece of art, handcrafted by skilled artisans who draw on traditional techniques passed down through generations. This supports cultural preservation while giving artisans a source of pride and financial independence.

Empowering Women Through Sewing Flora Handbag

Rosa Tote Chestnut

Price: $78

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Flora Petite Clutch in Lavender Maple Empowering Women Through Sewing

Rosa Tote Arnica

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Empowering Women Through Sewing Pilot

Blanca Tote Tourmaline

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Empowering Women Through Sewing Flora Handbag

Celia Clutch Ginger

Price: $65

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Flora Petite Clutch in Lavender Maple Empowering Women Through Sewing

Clutch Chestnut

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Empowering Women Through Sewing Pilot

Paulina Clutch Black Cream

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Handbags are ethically crafted, prioritizing fair labor practices and sustainable production. With each purchase, you’re helping prove that we can tackle poverty through sustainable community development.

Buying a Mercado Global handbag provides sustainable income for artisans in marginalized communities, directly helping them support their families. By working part-time, artisans can make up to $8 a day, which is enough to lift themselves out of poverty over the course of a few months of engagement.

By shopping with us, you’re supporting a test initiative designed to demonstrate that we can build a sustainable, closed-loop system between our micro-enterprise programs and an online marketplace. If the test is successful we'll be able to scale up our programs.



How Hunger Relief Becomes a Foundation for Self-Sufficiency

Programs such as Empowering Women Through Sewing and Angels of Hope are created to empower beneficiaries to achieve self-sufficiency and inspire them to build strong, supportive communities. We are committed to finding simple, effective ways to fight hunger and poverty without causing harm to the people or the countries we serve. To ensure a lasting impact, Food For The Poor takes a holistic approach, working closely with in-country partners who implement solutions based on their specific areas of expertise. Explore each focus area to learn more about our initiatives.

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Hunger Relief & Food Security
Urgent needs such as malnutrition or undernutrition need to be addressed before treating other poverty causes.
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Focus:2
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Water Sanitation
& Hygiene
The WASH Fund program significantly reduces the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever.
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Focus:3
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Health

Stabilizing the health of both parents and children is the next priority after addressing food insecurity.
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Focus:4
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Community Development
Fostering collaboration, pooling resources, and creating support systems to uplift individuals and families result in a lasting impact.
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Focus:5
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Education

Providing teacher training, school repairs, scholarships, and school meals helps children concentrate on their education.
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ANTI-POVERTY
FOCUS AREAS

Focus:6
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Economic
Empowerment
Economic empowerment enables families to steadily achieve a sustainable income and ultimately attain self-reliance. It is especially critical in remote areas.
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Focus:7
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Agriculture

Providing tools and resources empowers families and communities to achieve self-reliance, enhance food security, and improve their overall diet.
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Focus:8
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Emergency
Response
Disasters result in homelessness and disrupted food distribution, pushing families into poverty.
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Focus:9
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Outreach to Vulnerable Groups
Certain groups such as children, elderly people, and people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to poverty due to structural disadvantages.
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Focus:10
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Child
Well-Being
Our Angels Of Hope program currently supports over 7,000 young people across 130 children's homes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Focus: 1
Focus Hunger Icon
Hunger Relief & Food Security
Urgent needs such as malnutrition or undernutrition need to be addressed before treating other poverty causes.
Learn More
Focus: 2
water drop Icon
Water Sanitation
& Hygiene
The WASH Fund program significantly reduces the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever.
Learn More
Focus:3
Health Icon
Health

Stabilizing the health of both parents and children is the next priority after addressing food insecurity.
Learn More
Focus: 4
Community Icon
Community Development
Fostering collaboration, pooling resources, and creating support systems to uplift individuals and families result in a lasting impact.
Learn More
Focus: 10
Child Sponsor Icon
Child
Well-Being
Our Angels Of Hope program currently supports over 7,000 young people across 130 children's homes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Learn More

ANTI-POVERTY
FOCUS AREAS

Focus: 5
Education Icon
Education

Providing teacher training, school repairs, scholarships, and school meals helps children concentrate on their education.
Learn More
Focus: 9
Outreach Icon
Outreach to Vulnerable Groups
Certain groups such as children, elderly people, and people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to poverty due to structural disadvantages.
Learn More
Focus: 8
Emergency Response Icon
Emergency
Response
Disasters result in homelessness and disrupted food distribution, pushing families into poverty.
Learn More
Focus:7
Agriculture Icon
Agriculture

Providing tools and resources empowers families and communities to achieve self-reliance, enhance food security, and improve their overall diet.
Learn More
Focus: 6
Economic Icon
Economic
Empowerment
Economic empowerment enables families to steadily achieve a sustainable income and ultimately attain self-reliance. It is especially critical in remote areas.
Learn More


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FFTP Magazines: SPRING edition available for download

In our latest edition, discover how Food For The Poor (FFTP) is tackling poverty through impactful partnerships. Working with World Vision, FFTP is uplifting vulnerable families in El Salvador, while its collaboration with CEPUDO strengthens communities in Honduras. In Guatemala, FFTP joins forces with USAID/ASHA on sustainable development projects, including a wastewater treatment plant and a solar power system to enhance infrastructure and environmental well-being. Additionally, through its partnership with the World Pediatric Project, FFTP is providing critical medical care for children in need. Plus, get the latest updates on community projects in El Tablón and see how lives are being transformed.

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