Untitled Document (L to R) Patrick Hall, Thomas Hall, Conor Hall, Maura Hall.Their final day’s walk into Santiago coincided with a 6-inch downpour. They were drenched, but happy to have completed their walk along the Camino de Santiago. Related Items: See Photos from the Trek Support his Walkathon for the Poor COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Dec. […]
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New Mexico Man Steps Up His Goal in 500-Mile Walk
Daniel Valdez (far right) has spent recent months preparing for his third 500-mile walk from Lovington, N.M., to Chihuahua, Mexico, starting on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. Walking approximately 33 miles a day, sometimes picking up supporters along the way, as seen here. Related Items: See Photos from Daniel’s Walk Follow Daniel’s Route COCONUT CREEK, Fla. […]
Food For The Poor to Honor Mary Wong of Office Depot Foundation
Untitled Document Mary Wong’s philanthropic endeavors are recognized throughout the community. She is president of the Office Depot Foundation. Related Items: Reserve Your Seat View Photos from the Office Depot Foundation Sackpack Giveaway COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2014) – Food For The Poor will recognize Mary Wong, President of the Office Depot Foundation, as […]
Food For The Poor Supports #GivingTuesday
Untitled Document Food For The Poor can help you start a #GivingTuesday tradition this holiday season by giving a gift that will change lives. Your gift of bees for honey production will provide a reliable, lasting source of honey and income for bee farmers like Stephen Williams. The 54-year-old owner of Queen Bee Honey Production […]
Food For The Poor’s 5K to Feed Thousands of Children
Untitled Document More than 600 walkers and runners participated in Food For The Poor’s 5K Walk/Run For Hunger at T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park in Hollywood, Fla. on Nov. 8. Participants raised funds to feed more than 1,600 children for an entire year in the Caribbean and Latin America, thanks to a generous donor who matched […]
Food For The Poor Honors Atlanta Residents
Untitled Document (L to R) Patricia and Edward Buckley at the Dreams Across the Sea gala. Mr. Buckley is a recipient of the Ambassador For The Poor award. Related Items: Help Provide Water for the Hospital Watch a Video of the Haiti Mission Trip See Photos from the Gala COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2014) […]
Worth Avenue Stores Open Doors to Support Food For The Poor
Untitled Document (L to R) Arlette Gordon, Daniella Ortiz and Elizabeth Bowden. On Jan. 13, Food For The Poor’s Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures gala committee will host a pre-event party at Daniella Ortiz, a Worth Avenue store. Related Items: Request an Invitation by Email Click Here for More Event Details COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. […]
Food For The Poor Names Beloved Virginia Priest a Servant of the Poor
Untitled Document (L to r) Fr. Richard “Dick” Martin’s younger brother, Jack, together with Food For The Poor President/CEO Robin Mahfood unveiled a plaque today in Food For The Poor’s lobby to commemorate Fr. Martin’s dedicated service to the poor. Related Items: View Photos from the Ceremony Support Fr. Martin’s Scholarship Fund COCONUT CREEK, Fla. […]
Boca Grande Committee Sets Its Sights on New Area to Help
Untitled Document Hope for Haitians began working through Food For The Poor in 2009, and has built villages for families in Pierre Payen, Michaud, and Manneville, Haiti. These villages received recent upgrades, which included two dormitories for 20 boys and 20 girls who have aged out of the orphanage care programs in Boca Grande Friendship […]
A Raffle for a Cause, Win a 2015 Honda and Help the Poor
Untitled Document The winning national raffle ticket for a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L will be pulled Monday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Coral Springs Auto Mall in Coral Springs, Fla. (This may or may not be the actual color of the car.) Related Item: Enter the Raffle COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Oct. 31, […]