Major Giving
A Message from Ed Raine, President/CEO, Food For The Poor
As a valued partner in our Major Giving community, you are a powerful force for change — and I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for your compassion, your trust, and your commitment to our shared mission.
Through your support, you are helping to write a new story for families and communities who have long struggled under the weight of poverty. From the gift of a safe home to access to clean water, to the dignity of a job and the promise of education, your partnership equips people not only to survive, but to thrive.
At Food For The Poor, we continue to honor our strong legacy of providing aid to children and families in urgent need. At the same time, we’ve sharpened and expanded our focus to meet the deeper needs of impoverished communities. This new approach enables us to scale solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean through sustainable development that addresses not only physical infrastructure — such as homes, schools, and community centers — but also the economic, social, and spiritual challenges that keep families trapped in poverty.
Thanks to partners like you, in the last year alone, we have built hundreds of homes, installed hundreds of water systems, provided school supplies to thousands of children, and launched vocational and agricultural programs that give families a path to long-term income. Each of these outcomes represents a life changed — and a future reclaimed.
Our vision is simple and profound: to build lives, not just things. We are helping communities move from dependency to self-sufficiency by equipping them with the resources, training, and support they need to flourish for the long term. When you invest in this mission, you are not just giving aid — you are restoring hope, building resilience, and empowering transformation that lasts for generations.
This work is not possible without you. As we look ahead, I invite you to continue walking alongside us. Your support is transforming lives in some of the most vulnerable regions of the world. And together, we are building something extraordinary.
If you are considering how to extend your impact even further, I encourage you to explore legacy giving options such as Charitable Gift Annuities, Donor Advised Funds, or including Food For The Poor in your will. Our Legacy and Gift Planning team is here to help at 866-501-4052 or [email protected].
Thank you again for the heart you bring to this mission. I look forward to what we can accomplish together.
 | Blessings, |
