Allied nonprofit · Latin America & the Caribbean
Food For The Poor
Food For The Poor, one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the United States, is committed to facilitating paths out of poverty and transforming lives. As an interdenominational Christian ministry, it helps families across Latin America and the Caribbean. Its efforts span urgent humanitarian relief and long-term development, from emergency aid and hunger alleviation to education, housing, and economic empowerment.
Whenever possible, Food For The Poor works at the community level, partnering with local leaders and residents to co-create sustainable solutions that address the multi-dimensional nature of poverty.
“We believe that dignity comes from opportunity, and we are committed to helping families achieve stability where they are. Through collaboration with trusted local partners, we are making sure families have access to the resources they need, not just for today, but for generations to come.”
Impact
- Hunger relief and nutrition: 4.4 billion meals provided through feeding programs since 1982.
- More than 104,248 tractor-trailer loads of aid shipped since 1982, including 988 loads in the first six months of 2025.
- More than $18.7 billion in aid provided since inception.
- 96,381 safe and secure homes built for children and families in need.
- Water, sanitation and hygiene: wells, water filtration systems and sanitation solutions for families.
- Emergency response: 76 additional tractor-trailers of aid shipped for Hurricane Melissa, recognized by Jamaica’s Humanitarian Assistance Committee as the central logistical artery of the national relief network.
- 2025–2027 strategic plan focused on Haiti, Jamaica, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Colombia, with expansion into Mexico, Ecuador and Peru.
- 16 sustainable community development projects underway in Guatemala, Colombia, El Salvador and Honduras.
- Angels Of Hope program: 8,228 children supported in 87 children’s homes across Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Colombia and Peru.
