Project Results — Disaster Relief

Natural disasters such as hurricanes often unleash their fury on a particular location for a few terrifying hours. But recovering from the devastation can take months or even years.

Homes can be demolished, lives lost, and families left to cope with the daunting task of recovery and rebuilding. The mental, physical and emotional scars that remain can be deep and sometimes overwhelming.

The 2007 hurricane season brought an enormous amount of damage and destruction to several countries. Hurricane Dean hit the southern coast of Jamaica… Hurricane Felix ravaged the eastern coast of Nicaragua… and Haiti, Honduras and the Dominican Republic were also severely impacted by extreme weather.

Once the storms passed, Food For The Poor was ready to help, thanks to your support.

Both immediate and long-term relief are needed after a disaster. Food, water and other supplies are critical in the days and weeks that follow. But there is also a need to rebuild homes and communities, restore water and sanitation, and provide the means to replant crops and help the victims get back on their feet with sustainable projects.

In 2007, your gifts helped provide 310 tractor-trailer loads of relief supplies to those affected by natural disasters. Through God’s gracious mercy at work in the hearts of our donors, we were able to help countless devastated families. When there’s an emergency, it’s critical to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively. Your continued support makes this possible.

No one can predict the future, but it’s important to be prepared for the difficulties we inevitably face. Rebuilding lives and restoring hope is an ongoing process. On behalf of all those who struggled through natural disasters this past year and received help through your generosity, thank you.