Tag Archives: Hunger Relief

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

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

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

Who’s hungry in America? Day 2

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CALIFORNIA – “I have learned that even small things can have a large impact on people’s hearts.” ~Katie, Master’s Commission Atlanta

Posted in Hunger Relief, North America, OBI Volunteer Blogs | Tagged Atlanta, California, Hunger Relief, Justin Mayo, LA Dream Center, Master's Commission, North America, OBI, Operation Blessing, Red Eye Inc., Volunteers | Leave a comment

Who’s hungry in America? Day 1

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Atlanta Master’s Commission

CHINO, Calif. – Teams from Atlanta’s Master’s Commission are participating on a week-long hunger relief outreach with Operation Blessing and OBI’s partner organizations in California.

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Rescued from starvation

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Operation Blessing

MYANMAR (formerly Burma) – For many residents of Western Myanmar, the decision was clear: let the children eat first.

Posted in Asia, Disaster, Hunger Relief, Myanmar | Tagged Asia, Burma, Disaster Relief, Famine, Hunger Relief, Landslides, Monsoon Rains, Myanmar, OBI, Operation Blessing, Relief Aid, Relief Supplies | Leave a comment