2019
ANNUAL MINISTRY REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
A Word from the CEO
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2019 Packathons
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Testimonials
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Packathon Vendors
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Map of Ministry
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Media Resources
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Under ongoing oversight by a dedicated Board of Directors, Feed the Hunger (FtH) strives for financial excellence in our stewardship of the resources God entrusts to us through your gracious giving. Each and every year, our finances are reviewed by a third party independent public auditing firm. FtH has also been a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1985. Demonstrating the positive financial commitment of this ministry, our expenses have consistently maintained the averages shown for the last five years. Our Financial Statements are available online at feedthehunger.org/about-us/financial-summary
Ministry 85.8% Admin 7.7% Fundraising 6.5%
A WORD FROM THE
CEO Dear Ministry Partners, What a year it has been! In 2019, Feed the Hunger primarily targeted three groups of people: at-risk children, those in need after a natural disaster, and ethnic groups unreached with the message of Jesus. The common denominator in all three of these groups is children. Whether we are providing spiritual or physical food, we are reaching out to those about whom Jesus proclaimed, “The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14). We have sought to help raise up the next generation of children who might otherwise be left behind. We want to see them receive nutritious food and an education throughout childhood. But as you know, it’s more than a meal that Feed the Hunger is committed to providing. That’s why we also distributed age-appropriate Bibles to thousands of children and new believers in their native language. In the pages that follow, you will see the tremendous difference that your partnership has made. To God be the glory for what He has done through you! But the work is not done yet. We need your help. A child needs you. Be the difference. Serving with you,
Joseph Williams, CEO
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WHY WE DO... On September 1, 2019, the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco were decimated by hurricane Dorian. Through Feed the Hunger we have been able to provide meals for over 3,000 people displaced by the storm. You have not only impacted lives but you have inspired many people to follow your model of compassion toward those in need. – Pastor Kyle, The Bahamas
Before your support, teachers could not stay here due to lack of salaries. The school also had very few pupils. Now the national examination results have improved and the community is getting some hope since their children are learning and also getting spiritual nourishment. The support is changing the lives of both parents and pupils. – Charles Oloo, Nairobi Language Institute
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Food from FtH is a powerful weapon against starvation and malnutrition, and supplements food we provide to pastors on the front line. You are making a difference in Venezuela! A police chief and pastor who works in the most dangerous part of Valencia believes the FtH food is from God. – Paul L., Venezuela
.WHAT WE DO Not only does Feed the Hunger provide nutritional meals, they are also committed to supporting local Christian leaders. It is truly a partnership and not a charity. Feed the Hunger dives into the hard places so that people know they are not forgotten or abandoned, but known and pursued by a loving God. – Angela, Mission Trip Traveler
My friends never allowed me to read the Bible. But I found my new friend from the Bible. His name is Jesus. Thank you Feed the Hunger for introducing me to my new friend. – Arham, Pakistan
We direct an equine ministry in eastern Kentucky, with 20 kids coming to the barn every week to learn about horses. Many of these kids will not hear the Good News at home and this is the perfect opportunity! We are extremely grateful to Feed the Hunger for sponsoring our Bible study in Ephesians. Thank you for feeding our lambs! – Leah & Drew, Stables at Creekside Glen 5
Feed the Hunger worked in
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22 countries
countries receive ongoing support countries received box food
Mali Honduras
travelers visited
countries
US
Bahamas Venezuela
Haiti Jamaica
13 14,843 countries received
Bibles
Bolivia
107 There were
Togo
schools where FtH did outreach in
7
countries
MAP OF MINISTRY Food
Spiritual Tools & Evangelism
Education
Bibles
Medical
Mission Trip
12,294
children receive ongoing food assistance in
9
countries
Mongolia
5,062 Bangladesh 4,594 Haiti 987 Jamaica 800 US
395 Kenya 228 Sri Lanka 147 Vietnam 81 India N/A Venezuela
Myanmar Nepal
Pakistan Laos
India
There were
Ethiopia Bangladesh
Cambodia
Vietnam
Israel
27
orphan homes where FtH did outreach in
9
countries
Sri Lanka Kenya
Feed the Hunger partners with
39
strategic partners in
17
11
countries
Aid & Relief
Buildings & Wells
Transportation
Elderly/Orphan Home
Feed the Hunger provides ongoing support for elderly widows
Self-Support
2019
PACKATHONS
121
events
25
states
34,069 volunteers
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3,914,904
meals packed 25,503,590 meals packed to date
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING... That was so much fun, I could do that every day! We see the physical hunger that is going on in the world. By supporting monetarily and by participating in the packing event, we feel that we are helping children get their basic nutritional needs met.
This is the only activity at our church that every age can participate in together. There is a spiritual hunger that God has put in every person. We feel that this program is feeding that hunger by showing mercy from those who have the love of Christ in them. Through word and deed, Feed the Hunger and its partners show God’s love and mercy.
Being able to see the process and witness through video and testimony the impact of our support, we gain confidence that our work and dollars are being faithfully used to spread God’s Word and feed the physical hunger of children in need.
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PACKATHON VENDORS Our valued food partners supply us with ingredients for our packing events. All our ingredients are produced in America. Thank you to all of our partners in North Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Louisiana, and elsewhere! We also want to thank our logistic partners for handling all our shipping needs here in the US and around the world. Without these partners we would be unable to reach those in greatest need. Thank you South Services LLC, Southeastern Freight Lines, Radiant Global Logistics, and Old Dominion Freight Lines!
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MEDIA RESOURCES To receive the devotionals from this past year contact us at info@feedthehunger.org. You can also read each devotional online at:
feedthehunger.org/devotionals 2019 Videos To view videos from 2019, including Breaking through the Darkness, please visit the website below
feedthehunger.org/2019videos Request your FREE copy
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