Recent News

You continue to make a difference in the world with your kindness - this Christmas your generosity will build a new school for children in Honduras! 

With you and our partners, Food For The Poor Canada has provided 4.4 million meals of soup, rice and beans to underserved communities.

Thanks to your kindness and the generosity of FFPC partners and other Canadians, students in Haiti are able to start the school year with a warm meal in their bellies.

The third annual Golf For Guyana Tournament teed off on Saturday, September 12, at the Cedarhurst Golf Club.

One year after Hurricane Dorian tore through the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama in the Bahamas, one special school is preparing to re-open in September.

Since COVID-19, many families have been left without work and have turned to churches, community centres and organizations like FFPC to feed and clothe their families.

After learning about severe food shortages disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable communities, Food For The Poor Canada redirected our focus to addressing the growing food insecurity.

Michael Lee-Chin and Portland Holdings are calling upon Canadians to join in the effort to feed vulnerable communities in Jamaica by donating to Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC).

Samantha Mahfood was named the recipient of the Harry Jerome – Humanitarian Award for her work with FFPC over the last 12 years.

Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) calls upon Canadians to join in the effort to raise $1M in a campaign to feed an additional 50,000 people in the Caribbean and Latin America during COVID-19.

You are helping to make a difference in the daily lives of children and communities!

At our first Virtual AGM Reception, we heard from the heads of Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC), US and Haiti about the impact of COVID-19 and the status of 2020 projects.

Even in times of great change and difficulty, FFPC supporters and partners came together to support families and communities in the Caribbean and Latin America. 

As the world adjusts to this new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic, Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) continues to be dedicated, hardworking and committed to the families and communities of the Caribbean and Latin America.

Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) has joined a growing list of Canadian charities in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to financially support the charitable sector with a $10 billion emergency fund.

In light of the current global pandemic, COVID-19, countries around the world are scrambling to source adequate medical supplies to brace for a surge of patients who will need care.

Another shipment is on it’s way to Jamaica thanks to the ongoing support of Canadian donors and the generosity and hard work of our partners, the Ontario Christian Gleaners and the Westover Layette Ladies.

Here is a list of our Top 10 FFPC Moments of Love and Care! 

What do you remember about your school? The art on the walls? The playground? Your very own desk and hook to hang up your backpack full of notebooks and pencils?

Ten years ago, on January 12, 2010, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the capital Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The earthquake claimed the lives of more than 250,000 individuals and destroyed over 1.3 million homes, forever changing the landscape of Haiti and its people.