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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, 2022October 17, 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.


Called to Help: Change a Life Today

Called to Help: Change a Life Today

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 RKD Digital

Huddled together in a flimsy shack, Maria did her best to keep her four young children safe during heavy rains and bitterly cold nights. Many families experiencing extreme poverty in the Caribbean and Latin America like Maria’s live without a proper home and go hungry. Jobs are scarce and low-paying at best. All it takes […]


A Loving Legacy: FFTP Partner Donates Toys in Memory of Beloved Employee

A Loving Legacy: FFTP Partner Donates Toys in Memory of Beloved Employee

November 22, 2021 RKD Digital

By Michael Turnbell Steve Bryant loved kids. That love and his passion for serving others soon will bless thousands of children in the Caribbean and Latin America. A longtime employee of Gleaning For The World, a Food For The Poor partner, Steve was especially fond of the organization’s Teddy Bear Brigade that collects stuffed animals […]


Like Manna from Heaven

Like Manna from Heaven

November 22, 2021April 11, 2014 Robby

By Robby Brumberg “God rained manna upon them for food; bread from heaven He gave them. All ate a meal fit for heroes…” (Psalm 78:24-25a)


Your Vote Makes a Difference to Talented Young Artists

Your Vote Makes a Difference to Talented Young Artists

November 22, 2021July 3, 2018 Victoria Green

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 […]


“You can’t stop yourself from smiling back!”

“You can’t stop yourself from smiling back!”

November 22, 2021December 4, 2018 Victoria Green

Anitra Parmele, an on-air fundraiser in Food for the Poor’s Media Department, has seen how two donors’ creativity and generosity touches the children Food For The Poor serves. From adults to toddlers, the brightly colored dolls with the engaging grins invariably elicit a consistent response. Like so many, Alice Marino, Director of Media Marketing, was […]


Thank You to Our Generous Toy Drive Donors

Thank You to Our Generous Toy Drive Donors

November 22, 2021January 10, 2019 Victoria Green

This past Christmas, many of you shared your love for the children we serve, and took part in our first annual Toy Drive via Amazon.com. More than $21,000 worth of toys were donated via our Amazon Wish List, and delivered to children in need. We also received three generous donations in the form of three […]


By the Grace of God, a Family’s Wish Is Granted

By the Grace of God, a Family’s Wish Is Granted

November 22, 2021March 19, 2019 Victoria Green

Tears of sorrow were turned into tears of thankfulness and joy for the parents of newborn Lázaro José Antonio Recinos Pineda, thanks to the Little Angels Last Wishes project, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Lázaro’s parents had just about given up hope of ever saving their son from a life-threatening illness when Food For The Poor […]


Motherhood: the purest expressions of love, spirituality, endurance and devotion

Motherhood: the purest expressions of love, spirituality, endurance and devotion

November 22, 2021May 10, 2019 Victoria Green

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, […]


Provide the Gift of Education

Provide the Gift of Education

November 22, 2021August 27, 2019 Victoria Green

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, […]


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