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Why is water access important for children in developing countries?

Why is water access important for children in developing countries?

March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 FFTP

The infographic below covers several reasons why access to water is important for building sustainable communities. Food For The Poor supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #6: ensuring water access and sanitation for all. The goal is to work with communities to produce improved and safely managed water sources. Women and children are most […]

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3 Ways Food For The Poor Volunteers Fight Food Insecurity

3 Ways Food For The Poor Volunteers Fight Food Insecurity

March 6, 2023March 21, 2023 FFTP

Giving Thanks by Giving Back: Volunteers Unite to Help Relieve Food Insecurity Food insecurity is on the rise around the world. Conflict, inflation and climate extremes have combined for an unprecedented food crisis. The cost to deliver food assistance is at an all-time high and a rise in life-threatening hunger has followed. Every day, more […]

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The Heart of Giving: 6 Added Benefits of Volunteering

The Heart of Giving: 6 Added Benefits of Volunteering

February 17, 2023February 20, 2023 FFTP

People volunteer for all types of causes and for different reasons. With a compassionate heart and a genuine desire to help others, volunteers give of their time, energy and skills. People who volunteered with businesses and nonprofit organizations became invaluable resources. Research shows that volunteer connections have many additional benefits beyond giving back and providing […]

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A Vision for Haiti

A Vision for Haiti

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 RKD Digital

Each day, Food For The Poor Board Member Dr. Lynne Nasrallah contemplates the “Stations of the Cross” – the 14 stations that guide believers through the steps taken by Jesus from his condemnation to his burial and resurrection.

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How Food For The Poor is Fighting Poverty: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

How Food For The Poor is Fighting Poverty: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2022March 21, 2023 FFTP

Over the last month, Food For The Poor has taken great pride in acknowledging National Hispanic Heritage Month with articles about developments in the Hispanic countries where the charity works and with social media posts featuring FFTP team members of Hispanic descent and their passion for service.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Time of Reflection and Appreciation

National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Time of Reflection and Appreciation

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022 RKD Digital

Over the last month, Food For The Poor has taken great pride in acknowledging National Hispanic Heritage Month with articles about developments in the Hispanic countries where the charity works and with social media posts featuring FFTP team members of Hispanic descent and their passion for service.

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Sharing the Inspiring Story of the FFTP Clergy Speakers’ Family

Sharing the Inspiring Story of the FFTP Clergy Speakers’ Family

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 RKD Digital

Going to the annual Food For The Poor Clergy Speakers’ Convocation is like visiting family, like a spiritual retreat, like going to a continuing ed workshop. We speakers have joined a family. As family we share stories. Recently I shared the story of an assignment I had in February. The huge sign outside the church […]

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Volunteers at the Heart of Food For The Poor

Volunteers at the Heart of Food For The Poor

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 RKD Digital

Volunteers have a hands-on way to give back through Food For The Poor’s new Volunteer Program. The charity officially launched the program in April with its first Hearts United Community Day, an event that brings together schools, churches, businesses and community-minded individuals. Throughout the year, FFTP hosts groups for small packing events and invites volunteers […]

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Just One Can Make a Difference

Just One Can Make a Difference

January 27, 2022March 21, 2023 FFTP

By Michael Turnbell When we share the mission of Food For The Poor and the plight of families in desperate need, we never know who may be listening or whose heart may be moved. Longtime FFTP speaker Fr. Tony Palazzolo had one such experience in September at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Cropwell, […]

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Meeting Angela

Meeting Angela

December 20, 2021March 21, 2023 FFTP

By David Langle, Project Manager, South America In early December, a colleague and I had the opportunity to meet someone very special to Food For The Poor and its donors. Her name is Angela and one of our partners took us to the Roosevelt Institute in Bogota, Colombia, where she has been receiving lifesaving treatment […]

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