Ending Poverty Together: The Common Thread of Humanity
While working at Food for the Hungry (FH), I’ve discovered that when it comes to the humanity in each of us — there is a common thread that unites us. But I had to travel halfway around the world to learn this. I began working at FH two years ago as the Internal Communications Manager. […]
Disaster Recovery: Making Life Better than Before
Disaster recovery is a long and complex process. It’s much more than getting enough food and water to needy families. It’s about bringing hope and vision to devastated parents and children. At church, I’m preparing to teach on the book of Job. You may remember that Job lost everything — his home, his children, his […]
5 Gallon Challenge: Could You Do It?
Taking Water for Granted I’ll be honest: I’m not great at conserving water. It’s not something I think about conserving because I don’t have to. And that’s a blessing, but not everyone has that opportunity. When I watched Virginia’s story, it made me think a little. “If you shower, the contaminated water is very […]
Civic Engagement: Is it Optional?
Last week, the United States saw an important rite of civic engagement: the first Democratic Party presidential candidates’ debate. We have so many options for viewing the debates. I often watch the broadcast feed with one eye and follow Twitter comments for fact-checking. And in the end, I pat myself on the back for contributing to the […]
Ending Poverty Together: Finding Beauty Amidst the Devastation
The beauty of Indonesia is incredible. The water is crystal clear, the landscape is green and lush, and mountains can be seen all around the island. This is the kind of place people would spend a lot of money to vacation here. When I traveled there recently, I witnessed this beauty … amidst devastating damage. […]
Hope Is Buzzing Louder Than Ever and Transforming Lives
Nothing causes a group of people to scatter like the phrase, “There’s a bee behind you.” Too busy running to safety, rarely do you stop to look at this bee and take a moment to appreciate what his short life must be like. There’s a lot to learn from a bee. Even though he is tiny, he has the ability to transform lives […]
What Do FH and Captain Marvel Have in Common?
It’s that time of year again! Blockbuster films are hitting theaters and among those is “Captain Marvel.” Last month, my husband and I saw the latest Marvel movie, “Captain Marvel,” and thoroughly enjoyed it. We snacked on popcorn and slurped down an Icee as the comedic moments and action sequences flew by on the screen. […]
God’s Story: “How” Is More Important Than “What”
This post is the fourth in a series on God’s Story, the Foundation for FH’s Work in Relief and Development. Follow the series, starting with the first post. You can read the next post in the series here. Eleuterio and Maria were some of the first people in their Bolivian community to sign up to help with a […]
In Kenya, Clean Water Flows Out of An…ATM?
In the United States, we experience a miracle every time we open a water faucet, turn on the shower, the garden hose, or flush the toilet. We get clean water that is safe to drink and available on demand. Even when there is a drought, which happens in places like California, water still flows from the tap. […]
How the Birth of a Rohingya Baby Overcame Tragedy
Like many moms, Khusida couldn’t wait to meet the baby she had carried for 40 weeks. Her life had been so hard. She and her husband Mohammad had fled violence and bloodshed in Myanmar. Now, they lived with nearly a million other Rohingya refugees in a sprawling camp in neighboring Bangladesh. Life for a Rohingya refugee […]