At Food for the Hungry, we recognize that our work is interconnected and requires partners. In fact, our purpose statement starts with the word “together”: Together, we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. As the African proverb says: “If you want to go… Read More
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Ending Poverty Together: Appreciating the Beauty of the Present Moment
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… Read More
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Behind the Scenes: Bolivia's Dry Land Blooms
For generations, Don Vidal’s family struggled for survival. Bolivia’s dry land only allowed Don Vidal to sow and harvest once a year, depending purely on rainwater. A river flows through the bottom of their valley, but it was nearly impossible to bring water to the fields… Read More
Ending Poverty Together
When you begin walking alongside an organization like Food for the Hungry (FH), whether it’s by becoming a donor, a volunteer, a staff member, or a child sponsor — from day one you’re ultimately investing in the future. Your generosity — even if it’s a one-time gift — has… Read More
Child Sponsorship
Want to Get Involved with FH? Pledge Your Birthday!
Friends of Food for the Hungry (FH) have done some pretty amazing things to serve vulnerable communities around the world. From matching gift drives to selling handcrafted products or running a 5K, there are endless ways you can use your influence to advocate for the most vulnerable. One… Read More
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5 Days of Teaching VBS Kids About Poverty
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6 VBS, also well known as Vacation Bible School, is a week-long day camp for kids to attend in the summer. It is generally led by local churches to teach… Read More
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As I reflect on this past year, the word that stands out for 2018 is “provision.” Despite the highs and lows, here we are in December, at the close of the year. Likewise, I want my giving to be an integral part of commemorating God’s blessings to me for the year. If my… Read More
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Merry Christmas from Children Around the World
It’ll always be about the kids! Of course the story of Christmas is about one child. The child that offers us forgiveness, hope and abundant love. When we think of Christmas, images of children playing and laughing often ensue. I think that’s because the joy of Christmas is best appreciated… Read More