A few generous friends of Food For The Poor have offered to match any gift for housing we receive by January 31, 2010. Your donation doubles!

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... AND FREE A CHILD FROM A TREACHEROUS HOME. In the Caribbean and Latin America, the poorest of the poor often live in shacks made from scraps of metal, plastic or even cardboard. A sturdy new Food For The Poor home provides protection from the elements and the opportunity for children to sleep and study, giving them a chance for a better future.

"We are just surviving, getting by on God’s mercy and the power of God." - Petronila Martinez 

These heartfelt words from Petronila Martinez echo the plight of her family. Perched high on a mountaintop in Nicaragua, the family’s shack resembles a child’s playhouse. It’s made from twigs, with a dirt floor and plastic sheets for a roof. The flimsy structure could easily collapse with one well-placed kick. Read Petronila's Family Story