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Last-Minute Gifts That Change the World

Are you anything like me and still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping? Whatever gift you are on the hunt for, below we’re sharing our top ideas for meaningful gifts that require no shipping and can transform lives. Our catalog items are gifts that last longer than the holidays. They reflect generosity and love — the […]

Top Picks from FH’s Gift Catalog This Year

Happy family of father, mother, and son sit outside their house in Burundi, smiling after being healed from deworming treatments.

I start my Christmas wish list in July.  Why? Because that’s when I start working with Food for the Hungry’s (FH) staff around the world to determine the items in our gift catalog! The items in our gift catalog are specially chosen by FH staff in countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the […]

Gift a Goat…and Help Make a Mess

white goat standing in field

Who would want to gift a goat to anyone? Goats have such a reputation for bad behavior, even Jesus called them out.  In Matthew 25, Jesus likens Judgement Day to a shepherd separating the sheep and the goats. The sheep go right, the goats go left. “Then he will say to those on his left, […]

Gift Guide For Her—That Gives Back!

The holiday season is upon us! This time of year has many of us planning the special ways we can connect with our loved ones whether through gifts or time to celebrate the season. If you are on the lookout for some meaningful activities or devotionals, you can find many options on our website by […]

11 New Items to Give in this Year’s Catalog

Every year during the holiday season, we gather together our leadership from all 20+ countries where we work, and ask them to make a “wish list.” On this wish list, our fields ask communities what they want. They think about what would help meet a pressing need. And they dream about the kinds of items […]

Gift Guide: 7 Ideas for the Woman Who Cares

Girls smiling together

We all have that woman in our life who pushes us to be better in all the best ways. The female who displays God’s love through her actions and is a good neighbor in every sense of the word. She is the gal you find in the front row applauding the accomplishments of others and […]

MATCH YOUR YEAR END GIFT 22x WHILE YOU STILL CAN

As 2024 draws to a close, matching grants from global partners will multiply your impact with your year-end donation 22 times over — what a wonderful way to finish 2024 … with your gift going 22x as far!

Every dollar you give today will make 22x the impact for more families with clean water, nutritious food, medical care, and the love of Jesus.

Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)

Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets

Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.