Food For The Poor
President & CEO
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
EVP & Chief Strategy and Impact Officer
EVP & General Counsel Officer
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
EVP & Chief Information Officer
Annual Reports
Audited Statements
Public Disclosure
Audited Satements
10 Anti Poverty Focus Areas
Malnutrition & Undernutrition
Lack of Running Water
Serving Remote Communities
Sustainability
Education
Economic Empowerment
Natural Disasters
Between 2019 and 2023
Country
Food Assistance
Home Assistance
Access to Water
Micro Enterprise
Medical Supplies
Special Occasion
Empowering Through Sewing
Learn about our program
Sponsor a child
Programs and Process
Build rapport with a child
View or print our AOH brochure
Angels of Hope Questions
Donors
Donate Products
Giving
Business to Business
Legacy
DAF
Become a Champion
Employer Match
Donate Securities
Give the Gift of Hope
CFC #10328
Company Contribution
Donate Reward Points
Ebay - Giving Works
Gift Cards
Education Assistance
Food Sustainability
Help a Family
Micro-Enterprise Bees
Mirco-Enterprise Farming
Nola's Story - Testimonial
Maria's Story - Testimonial
Coming Together
MIAMI, FLA. (Mar. 13, 2024) “In response to the escalating violence in Haiti, organizations in South Florida are working to provide aid to families in need. Food for the Poor in Coconut Creek has everything from food and water to medical equipment, ready to go the politically unstable country, but organizers say they are running […]
DAVIE, FLA. (Mar. 14, 2024) “As violence continues to grip Haiti, organizations based in South Florida are mobilizing efforts to provide much-needed assistance to affected families. Among them, Coconut Creek’s Food for the Poor stands ready with essential supplies ranging from food and water to medical equipment.” To read the full article, click here.
GREENSBURG, IND. (Feb. 19, 2024) “Oldenburg Academy has announced the success of its recent fundraising efforts during Catholic Schools Week. The OA community collected funds to contribute to the construction of 52 single-dwelling homes in the village of Cucuyagua, Honduras… “It is always delightful to witness the spirit of giving within our OA community as we endeavor […]
GUYANA (Feb. 19, 2024) “IN a bid to fortify educational resources in the Berbice community, Starr Computers has made a significant stride by donating Smart Labs to two pivotal institutions:- the Guyana Police Force Academy Berbice Campus and the New Amsterdam Technical Institute. This philanthropic endeavour, in collaboration with Food for the Poor Guyana Inc. […]
GUYANA (Feb. 19, 2024) “Food For The Poor (Guyana) Inc (FFTP) in partnership with Starr Computers and St Francis Community Developers donated two new upgraded Information Technology Labs to Region Six. According to a press release, the labs, located at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute and the Guyana Police Force Training Academy, represent a significant […]
PRESCOTT, AZ (Feb. 7, 2024) “Father Gary Norman, a senior priest of the Diocese of Yakima, who was being treated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following an auto accident and subsequent stroke Jan. 22, died on Jan. 31, 2024, at the medical center. …Father Norman was 79 and had been living in Prescott, […]
HAITI (Jan. 27, 2024) “A memorandum of understanding was signed on Friday, January 26, 2024, between Taiwan and Food For The Poor Haiti for the donation of 8,240 tons of rice. Several personalities, including the Taiwanese ambassador, Wen-Jiann KU, the Executive Director of Food for the Poor Haiti, Mario Nicoleau, took part in the signing […]
HONDURAS (Feb. 2, 2024) “The renowned Honduran journalist, Neida Sandoval, during her visit to the industrial capital of Honduras, San Pedro Sula, celebrated, together with authorities from the Municipality of Sampedrana, her connection with the Cepudo and Food For The Poor organizations.” To read the full article, click here.
HONG KONG (Jan. 27, 2024) Throughout 2023, the human rights landscape in Haiti has been profoundly marred. According to human rights defender, Gérald Guillaume, a shocking 155 rapes were recorded in the department of Grande Anse, with an overwhelming 139 involving minors. This distressing statistic is a stark reminder of the depth of the crisis […]
HONDURAS (Feb. 2, 2024) “Neida told Diario Tiempo that she was very happy with the reception she received from the San Pedro Sula mayor’s office. …in addition, she assured that she accepts the commitment to be an ambassador for Food For The Poor and CEPUDO.” To read more, click here.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (December 5, 2025) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) supporters delivered extraordinary generosity this Giving Tuesday, contributing enough funds to provide more than 8.5 million lifesaving meals for children and families in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year’s Triple Tuesday campaign, made possible through a generous match from Feed My Starving […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2025) – The Ninth Annual Rafe Cochran Golf Classic, held each year in partnership with Food For The Poor (FFTP), brought 25 foursomes together on Nov. 24 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., with one purpose – to give children in Jamaica greater access to education. […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2025) – Almost one month after Hurricane Melissa carved a path of destruction across Jamaica, Food For The Poor (FFTP) continues to lead one of the most extensive humanitarian responses in the charity’s 43-year history, providing life-saving assistance as the country begins the difficult shift from emergency relief to early […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2025) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) is inviting supporters to take part in Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 2, when every gift made to the charity will be matched with $3 worth of food to help children and families facing severe hunger and hardship. This year’s Triple Tuesday campaign, […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2025) – More than 700 volunteers took part in Food For The Poor’s Join The Pack Jamaica at Community Christian Church in Tamarac, packing 124,416 MannaPack meals over two days to support families recovering from Hurricane Melissa, in partnership with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). The event brought FFTP and […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2025) – As Palm Beach County native Rafe Cochran prepares to tee off for the annual golf tournament that bears his name, his focus is squarely on helping the people of Jamaica recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa through his longstanding partnership with Food For The Poor (FFTP). The […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2025) – An annual tradition of Food For The Poor (FFTP) supporting two South Florida charities in their Thanksgiving meal distributions to families in need once again took place in the field on Monday, when FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine made the drive to West Palm Beach, Fla., to present the […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2025) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) is calling on the South Florida community to volunteer for Join The Pack Jamaica, a large-scale emergency meal-packing event aimed at helping families devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The charity, in partnership with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) and Community Christian Church in Tamarac, […]
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2025) – Food For The Poor (FFTP) and Doral, Fla.-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) have entered into a coordinated relief partnership to provide urgently needed food and hygiene supplies to families in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa. Through this collaboration, the organizations will co-produce a total of 25,000 co-branded food […]
FFTP Serves as the Backbone of Emergency Logistics Network Following Hurricane Melissa COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) – As Jamaica continues to recover from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, Food For The Poor (FFTP) has emerged as the central distribution backbone in the country’s national relief network — coordinating government, military, and humanitarian […]
Be a Fundraiser
In person fundraiser
How to Join
Upcoming Dates
Mission Trip Questions
Reviews
Social Media
Travel Info.
Why Children in Latin America and the Caribbean Face Malnutrition and How You Can Help Malnutrition harms children in lasting ways. It slows growth, weakens the immune system, and makes learning difficult. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, many families face extreme poverty that leaves their children without the nutrition they need. Food For The […]
During National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, Food For The Poor is proud to spotlight Hispanic team members who share our mission of helping people living in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. Javier Ramirez: Honoring His Heritage Through Heartfelt Generosity Javier Ramirez’s outlook on life was shaped to a great extent by his […]
When you picture daily life in Latin America and the Caribbean, the beauty of vibrant cultures and landscapes often comes to mind. But behind this beauty, millions of families face urgent challenges: hunger, unsafe housing, limited access to clean water, and few opportunities to break free from poverty. In this blog, you’ll discover: • The 15 […]
Are you considering sponsoring a child? In this blog, you will discover why Food For The Poor’s Angels Of Hope program is one of the most trusted and impactful child sponsorship options available. You will learn: • How the child sponsorship program works and what your sponsorship provides• Why Food For The Poor focuses on […]
A safe home offers more than four walls and a roof. It can provide a haven where children dream, grow, and begin to shape their futures. But for millions of children in Latin America and the Caribbean, this essential need is lacking, as half the population lives in unsafe housing, many without access to safe […]
Transforming Lives Through Cacao Farming In the lush, green heart of Peru’s Ucayali region, something extraordinary is happening. Hundreds of Peruvian cacao farmers are turning the fruits of their labor into lasting change, and it’s all thanks to a powerful combination of innovation, fair trade partnerships, and a deep love for the land. The goal […]
Boosting Food Security: Sustainable Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean Imagine waking up at dawn every day, working in a corn or bean field from sunup to sundown, and still not having enough to feed your children. This is the heartbreaking struggle for many families across Latin America and the Caribbean. They are hardworking […]
Emergencies can upend lives in an instant, especially for families already struggling with poverty. Natural disasters, conflict, and health and humanitarian crises can erase livelihoods, destroy homes, and push communities deeper into despair. When crisis strikes, emergency response can mean the difference between survival and devastation. Having the right plans and resources in place can […]
Why Health Care Access for Families in Poverty Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean Families living in poverty urgently need health care access in Latin America and the Caribbean. When individuals are struggling in poverty, gaining access to health care is nearly impossible. Parents face so many challenges to find basic medical treatment for […]
Clean water and proper sanitation are more than just essential resources. They are powerful forces for change, creating the foundation of public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Yet, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. This crisis only fuels the spread of diseases, hinders education, and deepens poverty. […]
Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcnduVrVHaA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dhGDr_-fjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7j3C2pPnU4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jADopyExWcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4EgHujg5Qs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vtaUmAAPvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3dbT8wqzXw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Ucr_Z33Hs
Church Alliances
Receive inspiring stories, exclusives updates, and opportunities to help families in need
