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Love Shines Through in Letters from Children

Guatemala Child Drawing

As long as there’s been mail service, delivery of a hand-written letter ignites a special kind of excitement. So it isn’t surprising that a highlight of Food for the Hungry (FH) child sponsorship is when children write to their sponsors. That’s why we wanted to share a selection of some of our favorite letters that […]

A Family’s Legacy Transformed

What is a family’s legacy? It’s the foundation on which future generations will build; the soil into which each child and grandchild will plant their dreams. But tragically, for too many families around the world, extreme poverty is the legacy that has passed from parent to child as far back as anyone can remember. That […]

Ending Poverty, Together: The “Nature” of Child Sponsorship

FH staffer Doug Penick plants tree with sponsored child, Sopheap, and her mother.

This story is part of our brand-new series “Ending Poverty, Together.” It will be dedicated to sharing the special and inspiring stories of all those who travel to Food for the Hungry fields, whether they are staff members, supporters, or partners. Follow along as each person shares the impact of their unique experience firsthand. As […]

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.