COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2024) – An annual tradition of Food For The Poor (FFTP) supporting two South Florida charities in their Thanksgiving meal giveaways took a heartwarming turn on Wednesday, when FFTP visited one of the charity’s headquarters to present the donations in person. FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine and his team visited Essie […]
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FFTP Mobilizes Relief Efforts in Honduras Following Devastating Tropical Storm Sara
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2024) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) and partner CEPUDO are responding to Tropical Storm Sara in Honduras, which has caused widespread devastation due to torrential rainfall and severe flooding. The slow-moving storm dumped more than two feet of rain across the region, displacing thousands and isolating entire communities. Key […]
Republic of China (Taiwan) Donates Rice to FFTP to Support Families in Guatemala
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2024) – The Republic of China (Taiwan) marked the significant donation of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Food For The Poor (FFTP) on Wednesday that will help alleviate hunger among families in Guatemala. The donation was recognized during a ceremony in Guatemala City, led by Taiwan’s Ambassador to Guatemala, […]
FFTP’s Gift Catalog and Special Mercado Global Shop Offer Meaningful Ways to Give Back This Holiday
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2024) – As the holiday season approaches, Food For The Poor (FFTP) encourages donors to spread joy and hope through its Gift Catalog and a special shop featuring products made by women in Guatemala that will get you noticed for all the right reasons. FFTP’s gift catalog allows donors to […]
From Empty to Plenty: FFTP Celebrates Partnership with World Food Program USA, Launches World Food Day Campaign to Support School Meals in El Salvador
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Today, Food For The Poor (FFTP) is acknowledging World Food Day with the launch of a digital fundraising campaign aimed at addressing chronic malnutrition among children in El Salvador. The campaign is supporting a collaborative effort between FFTP and World Food Program USA for the United Nations World […]
World Food Day: Food For The Poor and World Food Program USA Join Forces to Help Children in El Salvador
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2024) – Believing that having access to food is a fundamental human right, leaders from Food For The Poor (FFTP), World Food Program USA, and the United Nations World Food Programme in El Salvador will join together on Tuesday, Oct.15 – the day before World Food Day – to celebrate […]
FFTP Responding to Hurricane Milton and Assisting Families Still Recovering from Helene
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2024) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) is actively responding to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton and continuing to assist those still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which struck just two weeks ago. The charity is prepared to deliver essential relief items, including cleaning kits and hygiene supplies, to the […]
FFTP Ready to Respond to Hurricane Milton
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) – As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Food For The Poor (FFTP) is prepared to respond with essential hygiene items and cleaning kits to help the most vulnerable families recover, many of whom are still reeling from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. Beginning Thursday, FFTP will collect […]
FFTP’s 25th Annual Celebration of Hope Gala: Building Dreams and Homes for Families in Haiti
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2024) – For 25 years, Food For The Poor’s Celebration of Hope Gala has been a beacon of hope for Haiti’s most vulnerable families, providing them not just with homes, but with new beginnings. This year, the virtual gala aims to build homes for 25 families in Patasson, Haiti, bringing […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: FFTP, Vida Unida Unite Community Volunteers to Pack Backpacks for Children in Need
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2024) – In a display of unity and compassion, more than 100 volunteers lined up in Food For The Poor’s (FFTP) warehouse on Saturday to fill 3,500 backpacks with school supplies for children in the charity’s Angels Of Hope child sponsorship program. The event, held in partnership with Vida Unida, […]
