Category Archives: Hunger Relief

Tilapia harvest provides nutrition for Haiti orphans

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Operation Blessing

Operation Blessing staff Lara Coleman shares the latest on OBI’s relief and development projects in Haiti. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – After months of waiting and watching the little fish grow it was finally time to harvest the tilapia from Operation Blessing’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean, Haiti, Hunger Relief, Microenterprise, Orphan care | Tagged Aquaponics, Children, Fish Farm, Haiti, Harvest, OB Haiti, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Orphan, Orphan Care, Partners In Health, Port-au-Prince, Tilapia, Zanmi Beni, Zanmi Beni Children's Home | Leave a comment

Relief for drought victims in Kenya

Posted on August 4, 2011 by David Darg

KENYA – The famine that is gripping the Horn of Africa has been gaining attention in the world media with much of the focus being on the Somali refugees pouring over the border to Kenya in search of food. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, David Darg, Hunger Relief, Kenya Crisis | Tagged Africa, David Darg, Drought, Famine, Feeding, Food, Food Aid, Food Distribution, Food Supplies, Hunger, Hunger Relief, Kenya, Lodwar, Maasai, Masai, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Relief, Relief Aid, Relief Supplies, Supplies, Turkana | 5 Comments

Rebuilding a community in Afghanistan

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Operation Blessing

AFGHANISTAN – It was in December of 2001 that I came to Afghanistan with Operation Blessing for the first time. With project funds in my hands I was praying, “God, show me where I need to use this money. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, Medical relief, Middle East | Tagged Afghanistan, Medical, Medical Aid, Medical Relief, Medical Supplies, Middle East, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Relief, Relief Aid | Leave a comment

A family freed from hunger

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Kumar Periasamy

HONDURAS – Denis and his wife, Mirna, were waiting for us to arrive so that they could prepare pastelitos (patties made of wheat flour). As soon as we got to their house, Mirna began filling the pastelitos with different things … Continue reading →

Posted in Honduras, Hunger Relief, Kumar Periasamy, Latin America, Microenterprise | Tagged Community Development, Cooking, Denis, Honduras, Hunger Relief, Kumar Periasamy, Micro-enterprise, Microenterprise, Mirna, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing Honduras, Operation Blessing International, Small Business | 1 Comment

Vegetable gardens help rural families in Honduras

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Kumar Periasamy

El CHAQUITE, Honduras – We were up on Puca mountain—7,000 feet above sea level. Our vehicle could not go any farther because it was too steep, so we packed our gear and walked for about an hour. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Community farms, Honduras, Hunger Relief, Kumar Periasamy, Latin America, Microenterprise | Tagged Community Development, Community Garden, Daiman, El Chaquite, Family Garden, Food, Gardens, Honduras, Kumar Periasamy, Microenterprise, Nutrition, OB Honduras, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Puca mountain, Vegetable Garden, Vegetables | Leave a comment

Breakfast cereal helps students learn in Guatemala

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Kumar Periasamy

ZACAPA, Guatemala – We left at 5:00 this morning heading to Zacapa, east of Guatemala City. The cool weather quickly turned hot as we arrived at the community where Operation Blessing is providing breakfast for 100 children.

Posted in Guatemala, Hunger Relief, Kumar Periasamy, Latin America | Tagged Breakfast, Cereal, Children, Education, Feeding Program, Food Distribution, Food Supplies, Guatemala, Hunger Relief, Kumar Periasamy, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Orphans, School | Leave a comment

Being a blessing to others

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Darold is part of a team of young adults from Rockford, Ill. who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. CHINO, Calif. – What a day it was. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Chino, Food Distribution, Hunger Relief, Illinois, IMPACT trip, Isaiah's Rock, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Rockford, Volunteers | Leave a comment

Offering hope and help to people in need

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Dan is part of a team of young adults from Rockford, Ill. who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – This morning came very … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Food Bank, Food Distribution, Heart of Compassion, Hunger Relief, Illinois, IMPACT trip, Los Angeles, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Rockford, Volunteers | Leave a comment

The “beauty” of serving others

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Darold is part of a team of young adults from Rockford, Ill. who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – After being woken up … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Food Bank, Food Distribution, FORUM, Heart of Compassion, Hunger Relief, Illinois, IMPACT trip, Los Angeles, OBI, Operation Blessing, Rockford, Volunteers | 2 Comments

Roosters and eggplants: Helping the hungry in L.A.

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Darold is part of a team of young adults from Rockford, Ill. who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – I woke up today … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Food Bank, Food Distribution, FORUM, Hunger Relief, IMPACT trip, Love Community Outreach Center, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Volunteer, Volunteers | Leave a comment

Making an impact: University students serve the hungry

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Operation Blessing

About the blogger: Dan is part of a team of more than 30 students from Regent University who have joined OBI for a week-long trip to California to serve the homeless, hungry and impoverished. COVINA, Calif. – Moments before people … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunger Relief, IMPACT Trips, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged California, Covina, Fred Jordan Mission, Homeless, Hunger Relief, IMPACT trip, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Regent University, United States, US, Volunteer | 1 Comment

Who’s hungry in America? Day 3

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CALIFORNIA – “Who’s hungry in America? Just look into your neighbors eyes and you may find an answer worth the risk.” ~Allison, Master’s Commission Atlanta.

Posted in Hunger Relief, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged Atlanta, California, Food Distribution, Hunger Relief, Master's Commission, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, The Rock, Volunteers | Leave a comment