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Operation Starfish

Operation Starfish® Lenten Program

Saving Lives, One Child at a Time

 

• All materials are FREE
• Program is easy to administer
• Strengthens the bonds of your church, school or organization

I want to reach out

The Operation Starfish Lenten Program is a simple yet meaningful way for your group to come together to help our poorest brothers and sisters. The program is easy to administer and is an ideal Lenten project to further unite your church, school or organization behind a common purpose. Churches across the country have teamed with Food For The Poor to transform not just the lives of the poor, but also the lives of their parishioners.

We have provided downloadable PDFs to assist you in your Operation Starfish Program.

Operation Starfish Quick Web Tutorial

Quick Web Tutorial
Download our Quick Tutorial explaining how to use our Operation Starfish Web Site as an additional tool for outreach and fund-raising. Click to download

Operation Starfish Five Steps to Success

5 Steps to Success
Download our flyer on how to conduct an Operation Starfish campaign at your organization. Click to download

Operation Starfish Collection Box

Collection Box
To help the poorest of the poor, each family will receive a free Operation Starfish collection box. Even a small daily sacrifice will help alleviate the suffering of poor families in the Caribbean and Latin America. At the end of Lent, simply collect the funds and send the proceeds to Food For The Poor. Click to download order form

Lenten Devotional Calendar

Lenten Devotional Calendar
The free Lenten devotional calendar has a daily Bible verse to reflect upon. The calendar is a wonderful way for families to discuss the meaning of Lent and the significance of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for us. Click to view the online version

Operation Starfish Workbook

Children’s Workbook
Operation Starfish offers a simple way for children and their families to help the poor. The workbook has 16 pages featuring weekly activities that encourage children think about and help those who are less fortunate. Food For The Poor provides you with a free PDF workbook for all in your group. Click to download

Lenten Order Form

Order Form
Here is an order form for printed material for your organization. Click to download

Food For The Poor Fast Facts

Fast Facts
Read a fact sheet about Food For The Poor. Click to download

Operation Starfish Word Document

Lenten Starfish Word Document
Sample copy for your Lector announcement and bulletin inserts. Click to download

“This, rather, is the fasting that I wish…
sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed
and the homeless; clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.” (Isaiah 58:6-7)

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