Lin Crispinelli, Stephanie’s mother COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 24, 2011) –In their continuing effort to honor their daughter’s legacy, Lenny and Lin Crispinelli will travel to Jamaica for a second time to follow in Stephanie’s footsteps with Food For The Poor. In less than two days, the team of 33 friends and family members will […]
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Don Moen, Food For The Poor Team Up to Build Homes
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 20, 2011) –Christian music artist Don Moen is sharing his talents with the international relief and development organization Food For The Poor so that homes can be built for those who have no shelter. His upcoming six-city Canadian tour will kick off on May 30. Christian music artist Don Moen walks […]
Doral Overseas Chinese Business Chamber Gives Second Chances
(L to R) Charles Cheng, Robin Mahfood, Ray Mou, and Pedro Cheng. COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 19, 2011) –Performers in brightly colored, authentic lion costumes welcomed guests to the second annual Doral Overseas Chinese Business Chamber gala Saturday night. Event award recipients included Robin Mahfood , President/CEO of the international relief and development organization Food […]
Bid on a Bargain and Benefit the Poor
Up for grabs is a stay at the 5-star Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso Spa-Gourmet & Beach Club in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 16, 2011) – We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but every now and again an opportunity comes along where both parties – the giver and […]
Help Halt Hunger by Taking One Step at a Time
More than 500 participants took part in FFP’s 5th annual “Walk for Hunger” in 2010. COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 11, 2011) – Dust off those sneakers, if you haven’t already, and get ready to run, jog or walk your way in what has become one of Food For The Poor’s most popular events in its […]
Marlins, Food For The Poor celebrate Inspiration Village
Visitors from the Florida Marlins, Waste Management and Food For The Poor cut the ribbon for Inspiration Village. COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 11, 2011) –– When representatives of the Florida Marlins and Waste Management walked into Inspiration Village in Malfety, Haiti, last week, the residents greeted them with marching bands, dancers and words of deep […]
Gifts Sure to Delight, Restore the Ability to Dream
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 6, 2011) –This Mother’s Day, celebrate your mom by giving her a gift that honors her legacy and improves the lives of mothers in developing countries. From child sponsorship opportunities, to milk-producing goats and sewing machines used for micro-enterprise, Food For The Poor’s online catalog is brimming with unique gift options […]
Water Well in Haiti to Quench Villagers Thirst, Empower Women
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (April 28, 2011) –As a hobbyist quilter, Mary Pat Palombo feels at ease behind her Singer sewing machine. But she still remembers feeling helpless as she watched destitute Nicaraguan women trek for miles in search of water for their families to drink. That life-changing experience, which still brings tears to her eyes, […]
Food For The Poor Focused on Aid, Efficiency
Related Item: PDF of 2010 Annual Report COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (April 27, 2011) –Just a few days into 2010, one of the largest disasters in modern history devastated Haiti. In response, the leading provider of aid to Haiti, Food For The Poor, sent 1,465 tractor-trailer loads of food, water, medicines and other lifesaving relief aid […]
Strangers Unite in a Journey of Hope for Honduras
The mission team packed nearly 200 care packages consisting of beans, rice, sugar, tea and personal hygiene items for families in the Ocotillo village. COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (April 27, 2011) –It’s been 12 years in the making, and now 13 strangers from varied backgrounds will be forever united after making a commitment to help the […]