Mother of Four Learns to Help Family Thrive
Nilda Apari is a mother of four children who lives with her husband in the community of Quinta Boliviana–Huancavelica in Peru. As part of caring for her children, she raised hens in an attempt to provide food for them to eat. But the hens contributed only a portion of the food needed for the family, […]
Food Distribution: A Great Way to Celebrate World Food Day
Food for the Hungry is our name for a reason. From the very beginning 50 years ago, FH has responded to disaster situations in some of the hardest places on earth. Food distributions play a big part in many of these relief efforts in the wake of hurricanes, earthquakes, displacement and refugee crises, and other […]
From Food Shortage to Surplus — A Family Garden was the Answer
The food shortage in Soam’s village left him utterly exhausted. He worked hard, long hours. Barely a few minutes went by when he wasn’t doing something to support his wife and four sons. But no matter what he did, it never seemed to be enough. He and his family often wondered what they would eat, […]
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 of those in extreme poverty? […]
Photo Essay: Dinner Tables from Around the World
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 at the dinner table. Your […]
How to Host a Global Eats Dinner Party
Food for the Hungry (FH) has the privilege to work in over 20 countries around the globe in three different regions. As part of your relationship with FH, you have seen the beauty of the variety of cultures the world houses. One of the many ways to define culture is the characteristics and knowledge of […]