Portland Holdings and Michael Lee-Chin Partner With Food For The Poor Canada to Feed Jamaican Communities During COVID-19 Economic slowdown

TORONTO, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 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). Portland Holdings has already made a huge impact; working with friends and supporters and a matching donation drive to […]

Thank You From Haiti

You are helping to make a difference in the daily lives of children and communities! In November, together with you and our partner, the Ontario Christian Gleaners, a shipment of soup mix was sent to communities in Haiti.   Mrs. Pierre Aliette, head of Le Rocher Orphanage located in Plaisance would like to thank you. […]

What’s the plan? Donors ask FFP Leaders

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. Click to watch the beginning of the virtual event.  Following updates from Samantha Mahfood, Bishop Oge and Ed Raine, the screen was opened […]

FFP LEADERS SPEAK AT FIRST VIRTUAL AGM RECEPTION

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.  On April 27 2020, Food For The Poor Canada held our first virtual AGM reception via Zoom. We heard directly from the heads of Food For The Poor US and […]

Executive Director speaks about her experience with COVID-19

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. We know that it is the vulnerable who will be most heavily impacted by this crisis. For many families […]

FFPC RESPONDS TO COVID-19

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. While Canada is aggressively working to address the shortage of medical supplies, many countries are not able to easily source these life-saving supplies. Food For […]

Soup and Layettes shipped to Jamaica

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. On Monday, two FFPC staff members drove to the site of the Ontario Christian Gleaners (OCG) and were thoroughly impressed with […]