A unique way to sponsor a child Food For The Poor is one of the best charities you can choose for child sponsorship. Through our Angels Of Hope child sponsorship program, children living in established group homes with loving caretakers throughout the Caribbean and Latin America are given the critical resources every child needs. In […]
Tag: El Salvador
Carla, an Angel Of Hope
The Angels Of Hope program sponsors children who were neglected or abandoned. Through the compassionate support of donors, the children are clothed, fed and schooled. Most importantly, they are shown God’s love. Here, Angels Of Hope Program Director Tricia Szymanski visits with Carla, one of the sponsored children benefiting from the program, at a home […]
Praying for One
When you hear about poverty statistics, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed.
FFP Staff Profile: Helping Transform Lives
By Victoria Green In October of 2014, after having worked at Food For The Poor for just under three years, Natalie Hurtubise joined FFP’s Projects department as the Project Manager for Guatemala and El Salvador.
2013 Annual Report
Every day, you, our Food For The Poor donors, change lives and transform communities throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Over the course of a year, that generosity adds up to 365 days worth of miracles, blessings and hallelujahs for poor families. Have a look at just a few things you made possible in 2013. […]
Meet the Winners of the 2017 Angels of Hope Drawing Contest
Thank you for voting in this year’s Angels Of Hope drawing contest. We’re pleased to introduce this year’s winners. Kids 1st Place Cristofer is an athletic, affectionate and helpful boy who enjoys playing the guitar. In his free time he also likes to draw and play sports with his friends. His favorite subjects […]
Your Vote Makes a Difference to Talented Young Artists
The annual Angels of Hope Drawing Contest is one of the highlights of the year for the young artists who participate. Each year, the children who participate are excited to learn the theme for each year’s contest. This year’s theme is “God Loves the Earth.” Vote for your favorite drawing in the Kids, Junior and […]
Motherhood: the purest expressions of love, spirituality, endurance and devotion
Food For The Poor staff photographer Hilda Perez writes about the resilient spirit of the mothers we serve. On Mother’s Day we set aside a time to honor mothers. I’m fortunate to still have mine, the center of my universe, but this day of honor can be difficult for those who have lost their mother, […]
From the Field: Tricia Szymanski on El Salvador
As Food For The Poor’s El Salvador program manager, Tricia Szymanski often travels to the country to check on various FFP endeavors underway to improve the lives of the poor communities FFP serves. Here she reports on her April trip: During my April trip, I visited a completed project in the area of Cojutepeque. In […]
From the Field: Tricia Szymanski on El Salvador water project
In El Salvador, one of the biggest issues in regards to water is NOT the lack of it. Land vulnerability is high due to a heavy rainy season and flooding. All throughout the mountains, communities are surrounded by rivers and natural water springs. The problem is that these sources are not protected or properly maintained. […]