Archives: Press Releases

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2021) The Republic of China (Taiwan) is significantly increasing its gift of rice to Haiti this year, which comes at a critical time as continued unrest combined with the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the food crisis. Food For The Poor-Haiti will receive 440 lifesaving tractor-trailer loads of rice in 2021, […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2021) For the first time in 12 years, the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians reception at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club in Boca Grande, Fla., is going virtual. The annual in-person fundraiser was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Chairpersons Ben and Louise Scott, who have held the event […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2020) During times of crisis or natural disaster, people typically rally together for the common good. But there is one segment of the population that is often overlooked or even forgotten. Food For The Poor paid the fines of 212 nonviolent offenders in Haiti, Jamaica and Guyana. In Haiti, the […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2020) One month after back-to-back hurricanes pummeled Central America, Food For The Poor continues to provide critical aid to families recovering while developing a broader strategy to help them rebuild. Thanks to generous donors, the charity was able to purchase critically needed food and hygiene items in Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2020) Hundreds of homes will be built in the countries where Food For The Poor serves, thanks to donors who generously supported the charity’s #GivingTuesday housing match campaign. The goal had been 100 homes. “This year’s #GivingTuesday campaign is very special for Food For The Poor, as we continue to […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2020) This year’s #GivingTuesday global campaign takes on special meaning for Food For The Poor. The coronavirus pandemic, food shortages and devastating back-to-back hurricanes have taken a toll in the countries where the charity serves. The charity’s goal this year is to build 100 homes. On Nov. 3, Category 4 […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2020) Food For The Poor will receive one of Minuto de Dios’ highest honors at the organization’s annual Banquet of the Million in Colombia on Thanksgiving Day. The Rafael García Herreros Order of Social Merit, named after Minuto de Dios’ beloved founder, will be presented to Food For The Poor […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2020) Twelve Bravo Supermarkets and one Key Food store in South Florida are collecting relief items on behalf of Food For The Poor to help families in Central America who were devastated by back-to-back Category 4 hurricanes this month. When they saw the damage from Hurricane Eta, Bravo Supermarkets owners […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2020) The Thanksgiving holiday is one week away and for nearly a decade, Food For The Poor has presented fellow servant Pastor Norman “D.C.” Perkins with a check to buy 500 turkeys to feed the less fortunate in West Palm Beach. But the coronavirus has hit close to home, and […]

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2020) Food For The Poor is rushing additional critical supplies to Central America as countries brace for Hurricane Iota, the second catastrophic hurricane strike in the same area slammed by Hurricane Eta two weeks ago. This week, the charity is sending seven additional containers of aid, including three to Honduras, […]