2021 ANNUAL MINISTRY REPORT God’s work through you in 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
A Word from the CEO
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2021 Packathons
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The Power of God’s Word
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It’s More Than a Meal
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Your 2021 Impact
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Media Resources
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Under ongoing oversight by a dedicated Board of Directors, Feed the Hunger strives for financial excellence in our stewardship of the resources God entrusts to us through your gracious giving. Our finances undergo a full audit each year by an independent public accounting firm, and we have been a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1985. We have earned a Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar since 2019. In 2021 we received the highest rating (4 stars) from Charity Navigator. Our expenses have consistently maintained the averages shown for the last five years.
Ministry 86.1% Admin 7.5% Fundraising 6.4%
Audited financial statements and charity ratings can be accessed at: feedthehunger.org/about-us/financial-summary
I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27
A WORD FROM THE CEO Greetings, Co-Laborers in Ministry, . . . And then there was the second year. We all hoped that the pandemic wouldn’t continue, but 2021 didn’t witness its end, and it’s still not over. The consequences of coronavirus are real: illness, isolation, hardship, inflation, and unemployment, to name a few. The list of residual effects is likewise lengthy. We can take comfort and even have joy that at times like these, the cause of Christ not only survives, but thrives. No obstacle is too large for the Lord. As God reminded the prophet Jeremiah, “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (32:27). Indeed, the outreach that God directed in 2021 through your partnership was continual and effective. Bibles, nutritious food, and school supplies were constantly being deployed as tools to touch countless thousands of lives in the name of Christ. Please know we are so very grateful for you and your support! This Ministry Report provides a glimpse into the eternal impact you’re making. Through the stories and statistics in the pages that follow, you will begin to get a grasp of the outreach you made possible. We did our best to steward the resources that were provided, and achieving the highest rating from Charity Navigator (as well as a GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency) demonstrates this commitment. Be blessed and encouraged as you read this Ministry Report. Give God all the glory. Serving with you,
Joseph Williams, CEO
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THE POWER OF
God’s Word
“My name is Charles and I come from a family of 11 people. My mother passed away when I was still young, and my father is sick. My sisters take care of us. They work here and there to get something at least to put in our mouth. Sometimes they don’t get anything, so we must stay like that. I joined Nairobi Language Institute (NLI) in class 1 in 2014. In NLI I found a better place for learning. I appreciate NLI so much for the love that it has granted me. Without NLI being here, I don’t know where I would be. In January 2021 we received Bibles that we couldn’t afford. When the director gave us a Bible, I felt happy because I couldn’t imagine myself having a Bible. My life has changed since I was given the Bible. Sometimes I preach to my family about the Word of God. The Bible has kept me from bad company. In my leisure time, you will always find me reading the Bible. I thank NLI very much.” Charles’ favorite verse: “In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised” (Psalm 10:2). – Charles, Bible recipient in Kenya
Our partner in Mali on the importance of audio Bibles:
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“Most of these women come from the regions of North Timbuktu and are Sunday school teachers. They supervise young girls or women. These audio Bibles will serve as a tool for evangelization. These ladies start reading from morning until evening, so everyone who returns to their families listens to the Word of God. Thank you for your support, and at the same time informing you that many people hope to receive audio Bibles for their families.”
Hanan (RIGHT) is nine years old and lives with his mother and younger sister in Pakistan. The family received emergency COVID food relief, and Hanan received his own children’s Bible. He was excited to receive a Bible, and after reading some, he summarized what he learned: “Jesus died on the cross and gave His life for our sins. Our sins are forgiven because He died on the cross.” – Hanan, Bible recipient in Pakistan “I had tremendous joy to see people receiving the living Word of God in their most distressful time, triggered by the second variant of the coronavirus which claimed thousands of lives. The Bible touched the brokenhearted and bound their wounds and brought smiles on their faces, as said in Psalm 147:3. To the wounded hearts, the Bibles were more precious than the Balm of Gilead (Jeremiah 46:11) and the gold of Ophir (Job 28:16). The awesome team members worked tirelessly in spite of challenging situations during the lockdown and prohibition orders. I do not have adequate words to thank God and you, our honorable partners, for your partnership in touching those lives. May God bless you.” – Feed the Hunger Nepal Partner Waqas’ birth mother abandoned him, and he was adopted by Shazia, along with four other children. Shazia used to work as a housekeeper, washing clothes and cleaning to provide for her five children. Unfortunately, she was in an accident in which she lost her right leg. She is a very brave woman, and our partners are helping support her and her family with emergency COVID food relief. Recently, Waqas received his own children’s Bible. “Greetings to my brothers and sisters. We are so thankful for the Bible you gave to our son. He read in the Bible that you are to respect your parents, so now he does that. He reads and tells us about the Word of God, since we cannot read. Also, we are thankful for the food given to us from you.” – Shazia, mother in Pakistan
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YOUR 2021 IMPACT 21 37 16 partners in
support provided to
countries received COVID-19 assistance
countries
13 6 17
Israel
countries received ongoing support countries received boxed FtH food
US Mali
Honduras
mission travelers
Bolivia
Haiti
5 17 16,246 wells were dug
Jamaica Togo
countries received
Liberia Bibles
MAP OF MINISTRY Food
Spiritual Tools & Evangelism
Education
Bibles
Medical
Mission Trip
42 20 170+ 6 13,557 7 80% 6 5
Feed the Hunger partners with
strategic partners in
countries
and provided outreach in
schools in
people received ongoing food assistance in countries
of whom were children
vehicles were provided, including an ambulance, in
Saudi Arabia
Myanmar
Nepal
Tibet
Pakistan
India
countries
21 6
outreach in
Ethiopia
Cambodia United Arab Emirates Sri Lanka
Bangladesh Vietnam
Bible study guides printed
orphan homes in
countries
Kenya
2,000
countries
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provided ongoing support for elderly widows
Aid & Relief
Buildings & Wells
Self-Support
Transportation
Elderly/Orphan Home
COVID Assistance
PACKATHONS
2021
128 26 31,409 events
states
volunteers
4,439,417
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meals packed
33,168,127 meals packed to date
BE THE “We praise the name of the Lord for the food program in Haiti this year. Everything worked well receiving the container. Our main problem was the unrest, and we needed to control the safe delivery. As you all know, since the president was assassinated on July 7, Haiti is living in a very difficult situation. A lot of people have been killed or kidnapped. We thank God for allowing us to support some other places in Haiti affected by the earthquake. More than 600 boxes of food have been distributed to people in need. We were really a great help, and the leaders are very grateful for our intervention. They are keeping Feed the Hunger in their prayers. Thanks for allowing me to help them. The food continues to impact the lives of Haitian kids. I think this is one of the good investments in the life of a kid in Haiti because food is rare.” – Pastor Maxeau, FtH partner in Haiti
Pavithra (RIGHT), like the others in her village, lives in a wattle-and-daub hut with her two children. The community of Kalahagala, Sri Lanka, is generally isolated because the land does not belong to them. The unauthorized huts they are living in are not safe at all. Attacks by wild elephants, cobras, and other snakes are a great danger to these people. Because they have no income, they can hardly manage one meal a day. They possess only one plate, and the whole family eats from that. Most of the villagers are suffering from at least some sickness. Decent toilet facilities are lacking in this community. They dread that when the rainy season comes, the clay walls of their huts will be damaged and may collapse at any time. Pavithra and her two kids were very happy with the Feed the Hunger food they received. With tears in her eyes, she said that no one is concerned about them or visits them. They have been receiving this food for the past six months and will continue to receive the same in the future.
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IT’S MORE THAN A MEAL “We are so grateful and thankful for the muchneeded ambulance. It was a vital need, as transportation of patients, especially during COVID, was a big issue for us. Moreover, because we are located in a rural area, the ambulance has become such a huge blessing to us. Thank you, Feed the Hunger. We truly appreciate your support and your joining our hands in serving the vulnerable communities in this part of the world.” – Johny, Director of Holy Palace Hospital, India
“These school supplies provided by Feed the Hunger are very valuable for the children whose parents cannot afford to buy them. It is a great encouragement for them to attend school, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when many families are going through hardship.”
“Dear friends and supporters of the Valley of Hope School, I want to tell you how important the backpacks and school supplies are. They are a blessing for the students. We talked a lot and met with parents about providing backpacks and school supplies to their kids, but we did not have success. When I received the note saying we will have 500 backpacks, it was joy. You bless us and the ministry. Thank you so much for this significant gift. We will keep you in our prayers. Again, blessings to you all.”
– Pastor Ranjan, FtH partner in Sri Lanka
– Pastor Maxeau, FtH partner in Haiti
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MEDIA RESOURCES
To receive the books and devotionals from this past year, please contact us at info@feedthehunger.org. You can also read each devotional online at:
feedthehunger.org/devotionals 2021 Videos To view key videos from 2021, including Our Mission at Feed the Hunger, please visit
feedthehunger.org/2021videos Thank you for your continued support in helping us feed the spiritual and physical hunger in the needy. Feed the Hunger could not do what we do without you!
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