Support Our Poverty and Hunger Relief Efforts

At Food For The Poor, feeding the hungry is at the heart of our mission. We prioritize the preservation of human dignity and compassionate care for those in need. Our approach to poverty is rooted in sustainable, community-driven solutions that empower long-term change. From 2019 to 2023, we provided 943 million meals and delivered $3.2 billion in aid to communities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our growing network of donors and volunteers shares our belief that poverty is not inevitable—it is solvable. Join us in the fight: spread the word, shop from our Humanitarian Gift Catalog, or become a donor today.

Year End Giving. Triple the Food.

Fewer Empty Plates &

More Food Security

Food For The Poor is providing urgent hunger relief while helping families break free from cycles of deprivation and scarcity, so they’re no longer forced to choose between eating and essentials like rent, medicine, or school supplies. A meal today is critical — and so is the steady support that helps families stop living one crisis away from starvation. Your year-end gift is matched 3X through Dec. 31, turning every dollar into $3 worth of lifesaving food, delivering immediate relief now and giving families the stability they need to begin recovering.

That stability creates lasting change. When families receive therapeutic meals such as MannaPack regularly, parents no longer fear starvation or stunted growth for their children—and they don’t have to skip meals just to keep them fed. With nutritious food at school, students grow stronger and can stay focused in class. And as communities rebuild local food sources through gardens, seeds, tools, and training—alongside strengthened school kitchen programs—families gain greater self-reliance. As a result, your generosity meets urgent hunger needs now and supports sustainable community development, restoring dignity today while helping families build resilience tomorrow.

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Voices of Impact: Fighting Hunger, Poverty Together

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. This season features leaders and visionaries such as Barron Segar, CEO of World Food Program USA; Monica Majors of World Central Kitchen; global music icon Shaggy; Cedella Marley, daughter of the legendary Bob Marley; and celebrated actress and humanitarian Angélica Vale. Each episode goes far beyond feeding the hungry, exploring deep stories of resilience, compassion, and innovation that are transforming communities around the world.

This season also includes a special segment with our President and CEO Ed Raine, who shares an inspiring message about the importance of Giving Tuesday 2025 and how collective generosity can spark life-changing impact for families facing hunger and malnutrition. He also highlights the urgent role supporters play in powering Hurricane Melissa emergency relief operations, ensuring that nutritious meals and essential supplies reach families in crisis when they need them most. Together, these conversations shine a light on the thought leaders and changemakers breaking the cycle of poverty and creating lasting, compassionate change through creativity, courage, and heart.



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“I encourage you to explore legacy giving options such as Charitable Gift Annuities, or Donor Advised Funds. Our Legacy and Gift Planning team is here to help at 866-501-4052.”

Major Giving

Explore Other Meaningful Ways to Give

As you consider a major gift or year-end contribution, there are meaningful ways to extend your generosity while aligning with your financial plans. You can leave a gift in your will or estate plan, creating a legacy that continues to bless families for years to come. Many supporters also choose to give stock, securities, or real estate, which may offer tax advantages and help maximize the impact of their gift.

If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can recommend a grant directly from it, turning resources you’ve already set aside into urgent help for those who need it most.

And if you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a gift through your IRA via a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)—a simple, tax-smart way to support lifesaving work.

Whatever your situation, our Legacy and Gift Planning team is here to discuss your options and help you with your donation—call 866-501-4052.

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Make a Gift Through Your IRA
Give Stock, Securities, or Real Estate
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Recommend a Grant from your Donor Advised Fund
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2,800 Children in Urgent Need of Sponsorship

Be an Angel of Hope like the

Angélicas

For decades, mother–daughter duo Angélica Vale and Angélica María have captivated audiences worldwide with music, film, and storytelling. Today, their legacy expands beyond the stage. By joining Food For The Poor as Angel Ambassadors, Angélica Vale and Angélica María remind us that love is most powerful when it is shared. Sponsorship is more than a gift—it’s the passing of hope from one generation to the next.

Together, they are raising their voices for the thousands of children in Latin America and the Caribbean who are still waiting for someone to stand with them. Sponsorship is not just monthly support, it’s a lifeline of love, a pathway to opportunity, and a promise that no child will be forgotten.

"One act of kindness can create ripples that last a lifetime." - Angélica Vale

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Christmas Shopping With Purpose

Handcrafted Bags
Empowering Women With Hope and Dignity

Empowering Women Through Sewing is a collaborative project between Food For The Poor and Mercado Global that creates sustainable income opportunities for women in impoverished communities in Guatemala and Honduras. At dedicated sewing centers, women are trained to produce high-quality handcrafted handbags and other items. Each handbag is a unique piece of art, created by skilled artisans who use traditional techniques passed down through generations—and this is the second year in a row that supporters can purchase these beautiful purses on our website.

By working part-time, artisans can earn up to $8 a day, enough to lift themselves and their families out of poverty within just a few months. Since its launch in 2018, the program has empowered more than 800 women artisans, positively impacting 2,800 people through fair wages, cultural preservation, and economic resilience. This initiative demonstrates how ethical, community-driven development can transform lives while honoring heritage. This Christmas season, each handcrafted gift you choose becomes a celebration of hope—honoring these women’s artistry while helping their families earn a sustainable income—so don’t wait, these bags are going fast, and you won’t want to miss out on a one-of-a-kind piece that changes a life.

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Sandra Mercado Project
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Rosa Tote Arnica
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Lorena Backpack
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Rosalia Tote Syrah
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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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Water Sanitation
& Hygiene
The WASH Fund program significantly reduces the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever.
Focus:3
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Health

Stabilizing the health of both parents and children is the next priority after addressing food insecurity.
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.
Focus:5
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Education

Providing teacher training, school repairs, scholarships, and school meals helps children concentrate on their education.

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.
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.
Focus:8
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Emergency
Response
Disasters result in homelessness and disrupted food distribution, pushing families into poverty.
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.
Focus:10
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Child
Well-Being
Our Angels Of Hope program currently supports over 8,479 young people across 87 children's homes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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.
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.
Focus:3
Health Icon
Health

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

ANTI-POVERTY
FOCUS AREAS

Focus: 5
Education Icon
Education

Providing teacher training, school repairs, scholarships, and school meals helps children concentrate on their education.
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.
Focus: 8
Emergency Response Icon
Emergency
Response
Disasters result in homelessness and disrupted food distribution, pushing families into poverty.
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.
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.

FFTP Magazines: FALL edition available for download

This issue focuses on the growing crises of hunger and poverty, and how Food For The Poor and partners are responding with hope. We feature the story of Semana Santa (Holy Week)—a cherished tradition now embraced as a season of service, with communities distributing meals, collecting donations, and engaging youth in acts of kindness.

We also share the inspiring journey of Santiago, a young boy in El Salvador with a rare genetic disorder. With no local treatment available, his family found hope through the support of FUSAL, Duke University Hospital, and our generous donors—leading to life-saving care and a new path forward.

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