Child of the Month — Frequently Asked Questions

How is the child of the month selected?

The children selected are children that have been met by our Food For The Poor staff members. Some of the children are in orphanages, others live with their families. Some of the children are struggling to have just the basic necessities of life met while others are in need of an education or a home for their personal shelter.

Do you offer child sponsorship programs?

Yes! For just $34 a month you can become an Angel Of Hope for a child in need. For more information on the program, click here.

Will I be able to communicate with the child of the month?   

No. The Child of the Month program is not an individual-sponsorship program, but a program to benefit all of the children who are in need. The featured child of the month is the personal story of just one of our hundreds of children that need assistance with basic life needs.

How will I know the progress of the child of the month?

Each featured Child of the Month child will have their status updated regularly. These updates will be on the website and come in the monthly Child of the Month newsletter.

How can I become a Child of the Month Program Participant?

Becoming a participant is easy. Just sign up on the donation page and you will be enrolled to give a monthly gift. You can choose an amount that fits your monthly budget.

How much of what I donate actually benefits the children?

We take our responsibility as stewards of your gifts very seriously and work diligently to keep our costs to a minimum. More than 96% of all donations received by FFP go directly to programs that help the poor. Learn more about our finances here.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes, contributions to Food For The Poor are tax-deductible for U.S. citizens. Food For The Poor is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax identification number: 59-2174510.

If you do not find the information you need on our website, you can email your question to Food For The Poor at webmaster@foodforthepoor.com