As a mother, I wish for my child to be the kind of person who is confident, considerate and competent. I want her to learn how to program computers, surf and change a tire. My dreams for her seem so grandiose when compared to the aspirations of many of the mothers Food For The Poor […]
Tag: education
Pennsylvania Girl Collects Shoes, Sports Equipment for Orphans in Guyana
When 6-year-old Brooke Pasquinelli of Greenberg, PA, saw a story on TV about children sending shoes to orphans in need, she paid close attention. Brooke’s mom, Melissa, says that Brooke was inspired by the program to help children in a similar way. Melissa and her husband Brett are supporters of Food For The Poor, and […]
Survive and Thrive
I was just looking at the FFP website and saw a couple things that grabbed my attention.
Angels of Hope orphans draw self-esteem, Biblical knowledge from contest
The 6th annual Angels of Hope Drawing Contest is now under way.
Building hope in Jamaica
Since 2001, Craig Ruppert and Chris Davitt — along with a tremendous amount of faithful family and friends — have partnered with Food For The Poor to build four schools, 165 housing units, and a home for the elderly. They’ve also made possible a sustainable fishing village project and two clean water initiatives. A couple months […]
FFP in Dominica
By Robby Brumberg Dominica is a jaw-droppingly beautiful place, filled with spectacular beaches, mountains, waterfalls and other protected natural beauty, but nearly a third of all Dominica residents live in poverty. Here are a few more things you might not know about the “Nature Island of the Caribbean.” That cool looking bird on Dominica’s flag […]
A Beautiful Gift for a Jamaican High School
Please take a few minutes to be inspired, encouraged and uplifted by this fantastic video produced by FFP Videographer extraordinaire, Mr. Ian Wood. The video documents how U.S. companies like Contrax and the Institution Recycling Network are working with Food For The Poor to help transform a high school in Jamaica.
Provide the Gift of Education
It’s easy to provide school supplies for kids in need in Latin America and the Caribbean! Click www.foodforthepoor.org/backtoschool to shop our Amazon Wish List, and you can choose from among several critically-needed items, such as pencils, backpacks and notebooks. We will deliver the supplies to children in need in the countries we serve. Kaleda Crandon, […]
Help a Child in Need of School Supplies
In developing countries, parents often cannot afford school supplies for their children, but through our new Amazon Wish List you can help! Please visit www.foodforthepoor.org/backtoschool to shop for the school supplies that are needed by students in the countries we serve. You can choose from among several essential items, such as pencils, backpacks and notebooks. […]
A New Kind of Retirement
A trip to Jamaica with loving donors and retirees inspires Food For The Poor’s Director of Public Relations, Kathy Skipper. What does retirement look like to you? Is it a permanent vacation, a part-time job, volunteer work? I’m 60 now and I think a lot about how retirement might shape up for my husband and […]