As a child growing up in a small village in Syria, I was often captivated by the beauty of animals and birds that surrounded me. However, when I revisited my hometown in 2013, I was devastated to discover that many of these creatures had disappeared. Climate change and other factors… Read More
Global Living
Joy and Thanksgiving Around the World
Gratitude is on the hearts and minds of people in the U.S. as we celebrate Thanksgiving. But others are counting their blessings as well this year. Read on to see thanksgiving around the world. These three vulnerable families served by Food for the Hungry (FH) are now giving thanks. “Let… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
13 NEW Items in This Year's Gift Catalog
Santa isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. Impoverished communities in the 20+ countries where FH serves are, too. And this year, they’ve added 13 new items to their Gift Catalog “wish list” of tools and resources they need to achieve their goals and break free… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
Christmas is right around the corner, and we know what that means. COOKIES! Baking cookies is a great way to spend time with your family and celebrate the traditions you have in your family. Although Christmas may look very different this year, baking cookies is something you can do over… Read More
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14 NEW Items in This Year's Gift Catalog
Have you ever wondered how we decide what new items to add to the Gift Catalog? Well, every year we gather together our leadership from all 20+ countries where we work, and ask them to make a “wish list.” To compile the wish list, our field staff ask communities what they… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
Around the world, families come together for meals at the dinner table. Maybe your family has dinner together every night. Or maybe you gather with your greater family once a week for Sunday night dinners. Whatever your routine is, it’s likely that you have some good memories of being together… Read More
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Taste the World: Mangú con Los Tres Golpes Recipe [DR]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At least, I am a firm believer that it should be. As a self-proclaimed breakfast snob, I’m excited to be sharing a breakfast recipe with you today! Today’s recipe comes from the Dominican Republic. FH has been present in the DR since 1979 when relief… Read More
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6 Child-Friendly Podcasts for Dads with Curious Kids
Here at Food for the Hungry (FH) we love to celebrate dads and the vital role that fathers play in raising healthy children, supporting education, fostering imagination, and building thriving communities for the next generation. The first 1,000 days are so important to a child’s health and development, giving… Read More
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What is Fasika? Easter is a special time for Christians, but we don’t always celebrate it the same. For Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, Easter is the most sacred of all the holidays throughout the year. Ethiopian Easter is called Fasika. During Ethiopian lent, which is 55 days long rather than 40… Read More
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Our Five Favorite International Literature Picks
First off, let’s be honest. Asking friends at Food for the Hungry (FH) to pick just five international literature favorites is impossible. I ended up with a list of 30 fiction and non-fiction choices (stay tuned for Part II). These books were our best friends on long plane rides. They… Read More
Global Living
Are you anything like me and still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping? Whatever gift you are on the hunt for, below we’re sharing our top ideas for meaningful gifts that require no shipping and can transform lives. Our catalog items are gifts that last… Read More