In this blog, you will step into the communities of Chuaxan and La Merced in Guatemala and see how local feeding centers are providing life-changing nutrition and support for children and their families. You will learn why child malnutrition is so severe in this region, how mothers and staff work together each day to prepare […]
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Preventing Childhood Malnutrition Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Why Children in Latin America and the Caribbean Face Malnutrition and How You Can Help Malnutrition harms children in lasting ways. It slows growth, weakens the immune system, and makes learning difficult. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, many families face extreme poverty that leaves their children without the nutrition they need. Food For The […]
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025: Our Team Members
During National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, Food For The Poor is proud to spotlight Hispanic team members who share our mission of helping people living in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. Javier Ramirez: Honoring His Heritage Through Heartfelt Generosity Javier Ramirez’s outlook on life was shaped to a great extent by his […]