Work | Emergency Response | Food for the Hungry

The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of Food for the Hungry (FH) responds to disasters around the world. By mobilizing FH offices on the ground and partnering with organizations, FH brings critical physical assistance and Christ's love to disaster survivors. Join us in providing shelter, food and comfort to people who have lost everything.

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South Sudan Relief

Over 200,000 people have been displaced by flooding, destroying crops and livestock.

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Other Emergencies

Signing up for peace

FH helped Kenya prepare for a peaceful election to avoid the kind of widespread violence that led to fatalities and destruction in 2007. In February and March, FH as a member of the Integral Alliance joined undertook a proactive campaign that included radio broadcasts, newspaper articles, street puppeteers, dancers, and peace rallies and marches. We are grateful that Kenya held peaceful elections, notably in the slums where FH and other Integral members supported the peace campaigning.

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Signing up for peace

FH helped Kenya prepare for a peaceful election to avoid the kind of widespread violence that led to fatalities and destruction in 2007. In February and March, FH as a member of the Integral Alliance joined undertook a proactive campaign that included radio broadcasts, newspaper articles, street puppeteers, dancers, and peace rallies and marches. We are grateful that Kenya held peaceful elections, notably in the slums where FH and other Integral members supported the peace campaigning.

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Ethiopia - Shashego Fire

The Desale Abamo family is one of 31 families whose homes were destroyed by fire in a village where FH operates income-generation programs. They lost everything, including stored grain, and now live in temporary shelters. FH is partnering with the community and affected families to help rebuild, supplying the construction materials. The district government and the affected community will provide the labour. Thanks for partnering with FH as we help people worldwide in times of difficulty.

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Why We Respond

After losing everything, disaster survivors are critically vulnerable. FH brings food, water, shelter and clothing to disaster-ravaged communities. ERU also brings Christ’s love to comfort the suffering.

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On March 11, 2011, northeastern Japan experienced a devastating tsunami that killed more than 22,000 people. It left thousands of people without shelter in cold temperatures. FH worked with Japanese churches to distribute food, provide shelter and provide emotional trauma support.
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Being prepared

FH builds emergency response capabilities in our field offices. This allows FH staff to respond quickly and effectively in getting provisions to disaster survivors.

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On Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti suffered a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that crippled the nation’s capital of Port-au-Prince and killed approximately 230,000 people. FH’s Haiti office responded immediately by providing medical assistance to earthquake victims.
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Disaster risk reduction

FH strengthens our ongoing field programs to reduce the impact of an emergency event in the communities where we work.

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In 2011, 12.5 million people suffered from a food crisis caused by a two-year drought in the Horn of Africa countries. Thousands of people in this area were able to weather the crisis due to FH projects for water, agriculture and income generation.
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Rehabilitation

After disasters and crisis, there is often a lengthy time of rebuilding communities, livelihoods and churches. FH works with disaster survivors to rebuild their lives.

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On Dec. 26, 2004, a tsunami wiped out communities in Sumatra, Indonesia. It was estimated that more than 230,000 people were killed. FH started working in communities to help train teachers for schools, rebuild schools, plant crops and teach income generating skills.

Our Work

Emergency Relief

South Sudan Relief

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Signing up for peace