JAMAICA (January 9, 2021) “The international KFC initiative ‘Add Hope’ through which franchises of the restaurant giant in various markets across the globe donate both cash and meals to persons in need, has expanded locally to encompass more than feeding programmes. Their latest partnership was with Food For The Poor’s Angels of Hope programme, facilitated […]
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RHTY&SC Completes Another Successful Year Despite COVID-19 Pandemic – guyanatimesgy.com
GUYANA (January 9, 2021) “While the COVID-19 pandemic had forced the majority of youth and sports organizations to close their doors, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS, was still able to complete a highly successful 2020, and even surpassed its original target of 700 activities.” To read more, click here.
Hope for Haitians Reception Going Virtual this Year, Working to Make Lives Better in Savann Kabrit, Haiti with More Supplies – bocabeacon.com
JAMAICA (January 8, 2021) “For the first time in 12 years, the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians reception at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club in Boca Grande is going virtual.” To read more, click here.
1,000 J’cans Added to Disabilities Register Since COVID – Schooling Still a Challenge for PWDs, Says Hendricks – jamaicaobserver.com
JAMAICA (January 5, 2021) “More than 1,000 persons with disabilities have been added to the registry of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) since March 2020, an influx caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” To read more, click here.
Sean Paul Foundation, Food For The Poor Help Red Hills Families – jamaicaobserver.com
JAMAICA (January 4, 2021) “Sean Paul Foundation (SPF) and Food For The Poor (FFTP) capped off 2020 helping 100 families in Red Hills with food, hygiene and care packages, as well as Christmas treats.” To read more, click here.
School News: Friends Aim to Help Others Via Go Fund Me Campaign – palmbeachdailynews.com
PALM BEACH (December 28, 2020) “What started as a Thanksgiving discussion between two old friends has blossomed into an example of lessons well learned.” To read more, click here.
Old Problems Haunt New Haven – As Floodwaters Recede, Residents Battle Mosquitoes, Sewage Issues Amid Losses – jamaica-gleaner.com
JAMAICA (December 27, 2020) “A month ago, their homes were flooded with mud, debris and filth after heavy rains caused the Duhaney River to overflow its banks. Now, residents of New Haven, a hard-pressed area off Mandela Highway in St Andrew, are facing a different battle – mosquitoes.” To read more, click here.
Home Sweet Home – Prayers Answered as Former Ward of State Gets Holiday Gift – jamaica-gleaner.com
JAMAICA (December 26, 2020) “Sharon Roache, a young woman who has lived a life of pain and struggles, is dancing to Jingle Bells this Christmas. That’s because she finally had her prayers answered when Active Home Centre and Food For the Poor stepped in to build her a new home for the holidays.” To read […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean Donation Evokes Tears of Joy – jamaicaobserver.com
JAMAICA (December 25, 2020) “KIVETTE Silvera, executive director, Food For the Poor (FFP), admitted recently that there were tears of joy when she accepted a cheque for $1 million from CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Managing Director Nigel Holness at the financial institution’s New Kingston headquarters.” To read more, click here.
KFC Donates 1,300 Meals to Food For The Poor’s Christmas Programme – loopjamaica.com
JAMAICA (December 24, 2020) “Quick-service food operator Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) through their KFC Add Hope outreach programme, recently donated 1,300 KFC meals towards Food For The Poor’s Angels of Hope programme – meals that will go to the wards and caregivers at 26 children’s homes across the island.” To read more, click here.