Building a Home for Joan
In July 2019, a group of former students from Appleby College in Canada raised funds to build a home for Ms. Joan and her family in Cedar Valley, Jamaica.
News Article: The power of community collaboration is a remarkable force that can drive positive change; FFPC changemaker reception
Food For The Poor Canada moved quickly in early 2020 to address the impact of COVID-19 in vulnerable Latin American and Caribbean communities.
120 Families in Derac, Haiti Receive Food Baskets
120 families in Derac received a food kit containing rice, black beans, spaghetti, vegetable oil, and canned salmon to help feed themselves and their children.
Recent News
Project Update #2 – Scholarships For Truck Drivers
June 19, 2023
Your scholarships have allowed 22 adult students begin their training to become fully licensed commercial truck drivers.
Opening Ceremony for the Women’s Income-Generation Centre!
The women's income-generation centre in San Antonio,…
FFPC Ambassador Marsha Brown Wins The Viola Desmond Alumni Award
April 17, 2023
Congratulations to Marsha Brown, a FFPC ambassador that was recently awarded the Viola Desmond Alumni Award from TMU!
More News
Fall COVID-19 Update
October 22, 2020
With you and our partners, Food For The Poor Canada has provided 4.4 million meals of soup, rice and beans to underserved communities.
176,000 Meals of Rice for Haiti Arrive in Time for the New School Year
September 21, 2020
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.
Golf tournament raises funds for Guyanese community
September 18, 2020
The third annual Golf For Guyana Tournament teed off on Saturday, September 12, at the Cedarhurst Golf Club.
Canadians Help School To Reopen One Year After Hurricane Dorian Devastates Bahamas
September 1, 2020
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.
Layettes and soup mix arrive in time to help families during COVID-19
July 29, 2020
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.
COVID-19 Summer Update
July 10, 2020
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.
Portland Holdings and Michael Lee-Chin Partner With Food For The Poor Canada to Feed Jamaican Communities During COVID-19 Economic slowdown
June 22, 2020
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).
Food For The Poor Canada Appeals to Canadians to Help Feed 50,000 People
June 22, 2020
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.
Thank You From Haiti
June 5, 2020
You are helping to make a difference in the daily lives of children and communities!
What’s the plan? Donors ask FFP Leaders
May 8, 2020
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.
FFP Leaders Speak At First Virtual AGM Reception
May 5, 2020
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.
Executive Director Speaks About Her Experience with COVID-19
April 17, 2020
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.
FFPC Joins Charities inc
March 27, 2020
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.
FFPC Responds To COVID-19
March 26, 2020
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.
Soup and Layettes Shipped to Jamaica
March 13, 2020
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.
A Decade of Love and Care: Top 10 Moments with FFPC
February 27, 2020
Here is a list of our Top 10 FFPC Moments of Love and Care!
FFPC Celebrates International Day Of Education
January 24, 2020
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?
Canadian Donors Continue to Rebuild in Haiti 10 Years After Earthquake
January 14, 2020
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.
It Takes a Village to Build the Village of Derac, Haiti
December 12, 2019
Food For The Poor Canada launched the It Takes A Village to Build A Village campaign in September 2018 with the goal of building sixty homes in the village of Derac, Haiti.