Bruce Jackson’s hobby is woodturning, but his passion is child sponsorship. “I wouldn’t say I’m a woodworker. I’m a woodturner, and I’m pretty good at that – but I’m not a salesman,” explains the craftsman who lives in Hillsborough, Oregon, west of Portland. “So I have bowls… Read More
Child Sponsorship
How Your FH Gift Catalog Purchases Matter
Each year, we create the Food for the Hungry Gift Catalog. But this is not your typical catalog! These gifts allow individuals and families living in some of the most challenging places in the world work toward a better life. Last year, many… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
How long could you go without a source of income? If you didn’t have a paying job for a few months or even a year, would you still be able to trust that God was working everything together for your good? When Larry Ward founded Food… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
A Fresh Perspective on World Water Day
I think over the past year, it’s safe to say that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has recognized more than ever the importance and need for clean water. But that recognition still doesn’t mean that everyone has access to clean water. According to… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
Personally, I experience great joy when I’m intentional in choosing to spend time with God on a daily basis through devotionals. Last year, I read the Bible in a year, using the Discipleship Journal Reading Plan for daily readings in both the Old and New Testaments. Read More
Faith
Choosing to Challenge Gender Inequality this International Women's Day
In 2021, the world is still working to emerge from the global COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has threatened the livelihoods of millions, and organizations like Food for the Hungry (FH) must keep the most vulnerable people in mind. We know that, as the pandemic threatens years of progress… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
“We should always be reminded that God is doing great things in your life. Bear it in mind that, ‘One day God will turn all your pain into a great story.’” These powerful words were spoken by 23-year-old Mary Rose Oniot. Mary Rose is a Field Communication Officer… Read More
Child Sponsorship
Three Forgotten Disasters Needing Your Prayers
In this day with easy access to 24-hours-news channels, how is it possible that there are forgotten disasters? Whether you get your news from television, social media, or websites, it’s been curated. Someone else has made decisions about what’s important. And unless you make a special effort, you’ll see a… Read More
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Four Global Issues to Pray for in 2021
As Food for the Hungry (FH) continues our commitment to seek an end to all forms of human poverty, our work is also shaped by the global trends that deeply affect the most vulnerable people in the world. These cross-cutting issues, from gender to climate change, impact every… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
One of the main ways you can partner with FH is through monthly child sponsorship. We are thankful for our community of child sponsors! Sponsors like you are supporting children, families, and communities all around the world as they overcome poverty. Over the past 50 years,… Read More
Child Sponsorship
The Impact of Child Sponsorship: Meet 11-Year-Old Mustakin
The Impact of Child Sponsorship For child sponsors with Food for the Hungry (FH), the question of impact is often top of mind. When you sign up to become a sponsor, how do you know the impact of child sponsorship? How much do FH’s generous supporters really change the lives… Read More
Child Sponsorship
Seeds With a Big Impact: Gebeyanesh's Story
“It was so emotional and made me sad to face these problems,” said Gebeyanesh when she remembered how her family and children had grown up without being properly fed. Gebayanesh’s Story Gebeyanesh is a 37-year-old mother to four children ages one to 18. She lives in rural Ethiopia, where… Read More