St. George’s College Inducts Robin Mahfood, President of Food For the Poor Inc. to Hall of Fame
(Aug. 18, 2010) –As a student at
St. George’s College in Jamaica, Robin Mahfood learned the virtues of
integrity, charity and justice necessary to guide the largest international
relief and development organization in the United States. Now, those qualities
have earned him a place in the hall of fame.
Stephanie’s Footsteps Lead to New School in Jamaica
(June 18, 2010) – When Lenny and
Lin Crispinelli travel to Jamaica
to build a school with Food For The Poor later this month, it will be a
bittersweet journey to honour their daughter and to serve children such as the
ones who captured her heart and energized her passion.
Stephanie Crispinelli, a LynnUniversity student, died in the Jan.
12 earthquake in Haiti
while on a mission trip with Food For The Poor. Her parents, full of the anguish
of such a great loss, decided the best thing they could do would be to pour out
their hearts to continue Stephanie’s work and honour her memory.
Children Helping Children; Hillel Academy Gives Fresh Start to Students of Cockpit Basic
SPANISHTOWN, St. Catherine (June 18,
2010):Food For The Poor (FFP) in partnership
with Hillel Academy’s 2010 sixth-grade graduating class recently assisted the
community of Cockpit, Clarendon with renovations to the community centre, the creation
of a playground for Cockpit Basic School students, and tree-planting.
Additional Food For The Poor community development projects have included the
construction of much-needed housing and a basic school.
“Food For The Poor
has been integrally involved in the community of Cockpit over the years. This
partnership with Hillel Academy has helped us to provide additional development
in the community and has given the students of Hillel a chance to engage in
philanthropy and service even at this early stage of their lives,” said Mr.
Ryan Peralto, CEO of FFP Jamaica.
Food For The Poor provides critical support for those who cannot leave home
SPANISHTOWN,
St. Catherine (May 26, 2010):As a
result of the unrest and instability in the corporate area, some inner-city
residents have been unable to leave their homes for several days. As a result,
many have run out of food and medical supplies. The assistance of charitable
and social agencies in Kingston is necessary as
the unrest has prevented many in affected communities from attending work or leaving
to purchase food items.
Food For The Poor-Jamaica is working
with the Jamaica Red Cross to provide food and medical supplies to those in
need. The Jamaica Red Cross has made arrangements with the commanding officers leading
the military operation to grant them access to Tivoli so food can be distributed. Many of
those residents have not had access to food for several days. Additionally,
efforts are being made to obtain medical assistance for those in need. Once the
necessary approvals are obtained, other affected communities will be visited
for similar distributions.
