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When Hunger Strikes, Food Aid Bridges the Gap
Hunger is rising. This year, 350 million people in 79 countries—more than double pre-pandemic numbers—will be acutely food insecure. Amidst a hunger crisis, families need sustainable food solutions like learning how to grow nutritious veggies, but not all families have time to wait for gardens to grow.
5 Reasons You Should Start Composting
When you think of compost, what comes to mind? A small bin you keep under your sink that still smells like yesterday’s lunch (or maybe even last week’s dinner)? Or, if you read the recent CBC article on vermicomposting, perhaps a handful of wriggling worms?
Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow
Five years ago, families in the community of Prasat Krohom Meanchey were struggling. Parents couldn’t find employment that paid enough to support their children. The land wouldn’t give enough to feed their children. In desperation, many fathers like Chhom migrated to neighbouring provinces or even crossed the border into Thailand looking for work in construction.
Try This Easter Prayer With Your Family
One of our favourite things about Easter Sunday is the table feast.
A Presidential Chat: FH Canada welcomes a new leader
After 13 years with Food for the Hungry (FH) Canada, and over five years serving as our President and CEO, Shawn Plummer is saying farewell.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to End Poverty
When a woman is equipped with skills, encouraged by her community, and empowered with confidence, she is capable of making lasting change.
Embracing Equity: A Mother Empowered
Maria was empowered to start her own business, and now she is helping women like her embrace equity.
Moving Beyond Survival
Irrigation is key to establishing food security for communities at risk of drought.
A Bottle of Hope
Juana will never forget the little water bottle that she carried to school every day.
From Migrants to Makers
How do we achieve SDG 1 Zero Hunger so families don't have to migrate for work? By providing sustainable livelihoods for the whole community.
More than a Cup of Coffee
When you brew your morning coffee is there a face, a person, a family that comes to mind? There is a good chance that the beans you used were grown on a small farm tended by a family that has cultivated coffee for a few generations. There’s also a good chance that the family experiences the daily struggles of poverty.
Why Was Jesus Born In Poverty?
I enjoy the Christmas season. Such a wonderful time to be with family and friends, sing Christmas carols, watch your favourite Christmas movies, and eat lots of delicious food. But ultimately Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the King.
Pollyanne Paints for Water
Can you paint? Bake? Fix cars? Whatever your talent, you can use it to fundraise for things you really care about. Pollyanne raises money for water.