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.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2024) – For a quarter of a century, supporters of Food For The Poor’s Celebration of Hope Gala have been making […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2024) – Sheila Hanlon Ravindran is Food For The Poor’s (FFTP) new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Ravindran is […]
Food For The Poor celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions that define the vibrant communities in the countries where we serve. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of heritage and the potential to shape the future through generational change. Driving Generational Change […]
Why Is an Education Important in Child Sponsorship Programs? When we think of child sponsorship programs, images of smiling children receiving gifts and having their basic needs met often come to mind. However, the heart of a child sponsorship program like Food For The Poor’s Angels Of Hope program, goes […]
FFTP recently shipped 53 containers in preparation for a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean. Currently, we are distributing disaster relief kits, food, and medical supplies, but we already need to restock as we anticipate a long, active hurricane season. Another system may be headed to the Caribbean as early as next week, leaving the victims of Hurricane Beryl even more vulnerable.