News Updates - Food For The Poor

This week, the Group of Eight (G8) major industrialized nations will meet this week in Japan and they have added the global food crisis to their agenda.

As you see below, the situation in Haiti remains critical. We will continue to monitor the meetings, praying these world leaders will take steps towards fighting skyrocketing food costs. But hunger cannot wait. Please help today.

The current situation in Haiti is dire. With the price of basic food staples skyrocketing by 40-50%, hunger continues to grow and the people are becoming increasingly desperate. Food For The Poor feeds millions of destitute children and their families in Haiti.

Presently, an estimated 80% of Haitians live in abject poverty. The spike in food prices threatens to make things worse. Some weeks ago, the desperation gave way to violence and rioting. Thousands took to the streets protesting the crisis.

You have the power to help; the power to change their lives. A gift of only $12 can feed a family for a month. Please help now.

Update On Haiti Food Delivery

Although there have been new reports about shipments of food spoiling on docks in Haiti, Food For The Poor has been able to maintain its feeding programs without interruption and without any losses due to spoilage.

Food For The Poor has an extensive infrastructure in Haiti. Our constant awareness of the import regulations, as well as our consistent diligence in fulfilling all custom requirements in a timely and efficient manner, enable us to get supplies expedited as quickly as possible for distribution to the people who need it the most.

At this time, we have no reports of any spoilage, or any delays in the shipments that have arrived or are underway to both Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien.

Through its expansive networks of island-wide distribution hubs, Food For The Poor supports thousands of partners feeding the poorest of the poor. These organizations are located throughout the country and are served by extensive warehouses and distribution facilities in both Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien.Together with our donors and missionaries, we continue to fight the battle against starvation in Haiti.

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