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A New Year Filled With Hope for the Future

Rwandan school children

We are entering the new year filled with hope. You will too as you see how your sponsorship will continue to bring hope and change into the life of sponsored children and their communities. See how you’ll be making a difference throughout this new year!   Goals For the Future When we enter a new […]

Family’s Adventure in Giving Back Started at a Concert

The Bolke family’s adventure in giving back started at a concert. Melanie and Tom Bolke attended TobyMac’s “Hits Deep Tour” with their son, Jeremiah, five years ago near their home. During a break in the Christian hip-hop artist’s performance, a speaker briefly introduced the audience to Child Sponsorship through Food for the Hungry (FH). For […]

What Is The Meaning of “God Gives Food to the Hungry?”

God gives food to the hungry

When people hear our name for the first time, they often think that Food for the Hungry (FH) is a food bank. FH staff become accustomed to hearing comments such as, “Where do you pass out food?” So If you have made that assumption, you’re not alone. In fact, FH does distribute food and other […]

Praying with Kids: Ideas & Encouragement

As a Christian community, we know the power of prayer. But how did we learn to be prayerful? Maybe you grew up in the faith, or maybe you came to faith later in life. Likely, you can think back to a person who encouraged you in your faith and prayer life. And that’s what we […]

Community, Connection and Courage: A Look at 2020

Community, connection, and courage are what turn hardships into hope. We faced many challenges in 2020. It was often times overwhelming. Instead of responding in fear, you chose to respond boldly. Time and time again, you stood with us and our globally community. We have witnessed many times how your support is building hope through […]

Pursuing An Education Despite the Odds

East African students attend class

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” —Malala Yousafzai, education activist As each new day of 2020 brings more anxiety and stress over the current state of global and local events, it’s important to celebrate the good news and stories of success — many of them a long time in […]

Ending Poverty Together: Appreciating the Beauty of the Present Moment

Jess takes a photo in Peru

A Rushed Life Our newest Ending Poverty Together story highlights a practice we should all lean into during this unprecedented and uncertain time — appreciating the beauty of the present moment. Before many of us began social distancing and quarantine measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our lives were jam-packed and busy with to-do […]

4 Ways to Pray in Times of Uncertainty

Elderly Guatemalan woman kneels at her bed and prays, with traditional embroidered blanket on the bed.

Why Finding Ways to Pray in Times of Uncertainty Is So Important It seems like every time we check our newsfeeds or turn on the TV, we are overwhelmed with constant updates about different crises around the globe. We even feel the impact of some of these crises in our own homes and cities. As […]

Overcoming All Odds: One Refugee’s Story of Determination

Peter builds a chair for a refugee living in Uganda

For the most vulnerable in our world, attending school and finding a stable job afterward can be seen as beating the odds. That’s because millions of children don’t have access to educational opportunities or families don’t have enough income to pay for school fees. These obstacles are hard enough to overcome for those living in […]

Farming Families in Burundi Experience A Story of Hope

Child in Burundi Carrying Water in a jerrycan

Meet Anitha. She is a 12-year-old girl in Burundi, a tiny, landlocked country right underneath Rwanda where 65% of the population uses water that isn’t safe for drinking. Like so many other farming families, Anitha’s lives in a rural community. With limited access to clean water, people in their community could walk more than a […]

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If you need assistance, please contact us at donorhelp@fh.org or 866-307-3259.

Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.
You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)
  • Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets
Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.