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Thank you for your partnership with Food for the Hungry (FH)

Thank you for joining us on this mission to end all forms of human poverty. Whether you’re a child sponsor, a supporter lifting FH up in prayer, or a first time donor: thank you!  You are transforming the lives of the most vulnerable around the world. Together, we are responding to God’s call to […]

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 […]

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Sponsors and Supporters

Thank you for joining us on this mission to end all forms of human poverty. Whether you’re a child sponsor, a supporter lifting FH up in prayer, or a first time donor: thank you! You are transforming the lives of the most vulnerable around the world. Together, we are responding to God’s call to end […]

A Goodnight Prayer for You and Your Kids

a child with a hat on is praying with her hands together and eyes closed

I’m sure most of us have recited, if not memorized the “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” prayer and may even be reciting it in your head at this very moment. Why does it get stuck in your mind so easily? There’s a chance that your parents prayed the prayer with you as children, […]

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 […]

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Lent Experience

Two women praying in Peru

1. Pause from your daily routine. This year on February 26th, believers all over the world will participate in Ash Wednesday, commencing the start of Lent. Lent typically spans about 40 days, promptly starting the day after Ash Wednesday. Lent signifies the palms that civilians laid down at the feet of Jesus when He entered […]

God’s Story: How to Persevere When Life is Hard

Landscape photo of gray rain clouds and light peaking through over a gray Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, where FH is responding.

This post is the fourteenth 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 this series here. “I hear it a lot from my family members. They say, ‘Why are you helping (Syrian refugees)?’” […]

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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.