The current situation in Haiti is dire. With the price of basic food staples in Haiti rising 40--50% in the past year, hunger continues to grow and the people are growing increasingly desperate. At Food For The Poor's main feeding center in Port-au-Prince, approximately 15,000 people are fed six days a week--and it's still not enough.
Presently, an estimated 80% Haitians live in abject poverty. The spike in food prices threatens to make things worse. In recent days, the desperation has given way to violence and rioting. Thousands are taking to the streets protesting the crisis.
You have the power to help; the power to change the life. A gift of only $12 can feed a family for a month. Please help: www.foodforthepoor.org/donate/haiti.
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The current situation in Haiti is dire. With the price of basic food staples in Haiti rising 40--50% in the past year, hunger continues to grow and the people are growing increasingly desperate. At Food For The Poor's main feeding center in Port-au-Prince, approximately 15,000 people are fed six days a week--and it's still not enough.
Presently, an estimated 80% Haitians live in abject poverty. The spike in food prices threatens to make things worse. In recent days, the desperation has given way to violence and rioting. Thousands are taking to the streets protesting the crisis.
You have the power to help; the power to change the life. A gift of only $12 can feed a family for a month. Please help: www.foodforthepoor.org/donate/haiti.
There are many stories of the poor that inspire our work. Many are grim, yet reaffirm that great things can happen when love and hope are transferred to the lives of even the poorest of God's people. These are the "stories from the field" that inspire us. You can learn more about these stories by viewing our video presentation.