Success Stories
Through Food For The Poor’s Child of the Month program we give children throughout the Caribbean and Latin America the means to live healthy and happy lives. Read about the children we've helped and find updates on previous children of the month below.
Miriam Thelu, Age - 9
"Miriam Thelus was found outside our orphanage doors when she was only four months old. At The Little Children of Jesus Home in Haiti, which cares for physically and mentally handicapped children, it's common to find children like Miriam whose parents are unable or not willing to keep them.
Krisdelkis de la Rosa Capellán, Age - 6
"Take care of me...take care of me." That is all 6 year old Krisdelkis could say when she first arrived at the Food For The Poor orphanage. Coming from a severely neglected environment, the little girl could not understand anything but abuse. Today, her life is filled with friends, laughter and love...thanks to the Food For The Poor orphanage and generous donors like you.
Marbella Arias, Age - 7
"She is a Miracle of God." This is how the nun who cares for 7-year-old Marbella Arias recently described her newest patient. Marbella was brought to our supported home and clinic by her dying mother. The little girl is HIV-positive and has a mixture of meningitis and tuberculosis — normally a deadly combination.
Marbella arrived severely underweight, with bad flu symptoms and diarrhea. She hardly spoke. Half of the young girl’s body is paralyzed, and she is unable to raise her left hand. This innocent little girl had every reason to lose all hope.
Carlos Daniel, Age - 9
Just 6 years old when his mother died, Carlos Daniel ended up living on the street. After spending several years living in cardboard boxes and begging for scraps of food, Carlos arrived at an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. He now lives in a home for boys supported by Food For The Poor.
An eager student, Carlos hopes to become a pastor. “I want to be a good Christian,” Carlos said. “I like to go to church to sing and pray. I’d love to help people who are poor… who are sick.”
Britney Cordoba, Age - 9
In a poor section of Managua, Nicaragua, Britney Cordoba, 9, languished in severe pain after parasites nearly destroyed her intestines.
Food For The Poor staff heard of Britney’s plight through our partner organization in Nicaragua and came to her aid with food for the family, along with other assistance. Britney’s dearest wish was to receive her First Communion with her classmates. Upon hearing this, Food For The Poor staff sent Britney everything she needed for her First Communion. Britney, who recovered from her illness, was able to celebrate with her class.
