Coconut Creek, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2010) –To combat Haiti’s deadliest health problem since the catastrophic earthquake, the South Florida-based nonprofit Food For The Poor continues to install water purification systems and distribute critically needed supplies to residents of Haiti’s rural Artibonite region. “Less than 48 hours after the first cholera cases began arriving at hospitals, […]
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Fulton County 6-Year-Old Boy Sets Giving Pace for Atlanta Gala
ATLANTA (Oct. 21, 2010) –With his hair neatly brushed, and his button-down shirt tucked-in, Will Merchant, 6, confidently entered the W Atlanta – Buckhead hotel to deliver an original piece of his artwork and a $500 check to representatives of the international relief and development organization Food For The Poor. Will Merchant Before the Atlanta […]
Conditions in Haiti Worsen, CDC Investigates Spread of Disease
Coconut Creek, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2010) –In response to reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating sudden multiple deaths in Haiti’s Artibonite region, Food For The Poor has started to secure and ship critically needed supplies. Areas receiving immediate aid from Food For The Poor include, Poirier, Desdunes, Dokozel, Villard […]
Food For The Poor Photographers Work Goes on Exhibit
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2010) –A powerful look at the harsh reality of what life is like for some in the Caribbean and Central America has been captured in photos by Food For The Poor’s staff photographer Benjamin Rusnak. Ben Rusnak, FFP photographer Rusnak’s talents are used to document the life of the poorest […]
Food For The Poor Offers Live Prayer iPhone App
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2010) – Have you ever needed the power of prayer? The first ever “Live Prayer” iPhone app is now available for download by texting “Prayer” to 69866 and by visiting the Food For The Poor Web site. The app, presented by Food For The Poor, the largest international relief and […]
Nine Months After Earthquake: Rebuilding Lives
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2010) –Food For The Poor has sent more than $155 millionin aid to Haiti since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated the country on Jan.12. The organization responded immediately and help has flowed continually from the largest international charity in the United States. That aid has come in many forms, and has […]
Teen Preparing for Confirmation Helps to Feed Children in Haiti
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2010) –Never underestimate the power of one; that is the lesson many in a New Jersey parish are learning from one of its young members. Last fall, 13-year-old Samantha Tallard needed a community service project to complete a requirement for Confirmation. Like many around the world, the teen was moved […]
Miami Philanthropists Crazy About Helping Others
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2010) –Looking for a memorable night on the town and an opportunity to donate to charity? You are invited to experience Miami’s newest ocean view restaurant, “Crazy About You” on Brickell Bay Drive, Oct. 2. The event, chaired by Kimberly Bacardi and hosted with restaurant owners Carlos Galan and JC […]
Atlanta Residents Reflect on Blogged Travels of Water-Life-Hope in Haiti
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2010) –Atlanta residents Edward Buckley and John Beasley traveled to Haiti, Sept. 13-15, with the nonprofit Food For The Poor to visit remote communities in desperate need of clean, safe drinking water. During the trip, daily blog entries and photos were posted online in an effort to bring Haiti’s reality […]
Orlando Residents Travel to Haiti in Preparation for Annual Gala
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2010) –Residents from the Orlando area are committed to rescuing Haitian families who were left homeless by the earthquake, and those who call garbage-filled swamps “home.” Central Florida residents interested in Haiti’s rebuilding process are encouraged to attend Food For The Poor’s 11th annual fundraising event, New Hope, New Beginnings, […]