BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
Food For The Poor-Canada works to facilitate paths out of poverty and transform lives throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Join us. Together, we can create lasting change and uplift communities in need.
Give Hope and Relief to Families Affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Each year, October 17 is marked as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. We recognize this day as we work to uphold dignity for all.
Food For The Poor-Canada cares deeply about defending dignity and providing care to those in need.
As a part of a faith-based organization, the Food For The Poor network, we work to strengthen communities and support individuals through sustainable development initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our focus is to provide individuals, families, and communities what they need to thrive. Our goal: Change Lives, Transform Communities, and Renew Hope.
41 Schools Built
177 Scholarships Granted
206 Homes Built
Creating Pathways Out of Poverty
Our humanitarian aid applies across five (5) sectors to provide resources such as food, housing, and clean water. We also focus on supporting sustainable development initiatives for education, health, and enhancement of livelihood. Strong partnerships with local organizations, volunteers, and the support of our generous donor community allow us to create pathways out of poverty.
Food Security
Alleviate hunger through school feeding programs and monthly food kits, and support feeding centres. We address food insecurity through community gardens, green houses, and other long-term solutions that provide regular access to safe and nutritious food.
Housing and Community
Safe housing creates stable communities. We build new homes for the unsheltered and fund community infrastructures and social initiatives that promote community development and a sense of togetherness.
Education
Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. We unlock life-long potentials through scholarships, vocational training, construction of new educational buildings, and literacy programs for students of all ages.
Economic Empowerment
Empowered individuals have the means to support their existence. We provide tools, resources, and skills training, creating income-generating opportunities within communities as well as access to women’s empowerment programs, encouraging independence and resilience.
Health
Access to healthcare helps save lives, especially for treatable diseases. We work to break barriers and provide access to clean water and enhanced health infrastructures, medication, medical supplies, and medical equipment.
Emergency Response
Support in-country partners following natural disasters and crises. We ship relief kits, water purification tablets, food, medicine, building materials, and other emergency supplies for aid and recovery.
…Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
Together, we can break the cycle of poverty.
Let’s create opportunities where every person can thrive.
