Midwest Food Bank Haiti continues to face extreme challenges due to the severe conditions in Haiti. Yet, we’re making strides in delivering food to those who need it most through our partnership with Agape Flights, Inc. Although air delivery is more costly and allows for less volume than sea containers, it’s our current lifeline to the southern peninsula, reaching the very hungry.
The World Food Programme reports nearly five million Haitians, almost half of the population, are enduring acute food insecurity. This includes 1.64 million people facing emergency foo levels. With more than 360,000 displaced persons since early this year, the impact of job and income losses has been widespread due to persistent violence.
While our usual ports in Port-Au-Prince and Cap-Haitien remain inaccessible, we’re optimistic about their reopening and the international community’s efforts to restore stability. We’re always seeking alternative routes to get food into Haiti and staying in close touch with our partners for any chance to help.
Our last sea shipment reached Cap Haitien, supporting a children’s lunch program, and our recent distribution from Port au Prince brought essential sustenance to families in Jacmel. The grateful words from a senior pastor in Jacmel reflect the impact of this food: “These families have seen heaven come into their homes by receiving this much-needed food.” He expressed deep appreciation for our donors’ generosity and its effect on the recipients’ lives.
With the prospect of port openings, we’re ready to resume sea shipments and use Agape Flights to reach other Haitian areas. As residents flee from Port-Au-Prince and Cap-Haitien to safer places like Jacmel and Les Cayes, we’re preparing to have food ready for them.
Peanut butter has become particularly valuable due to its high protein and ease of distribution. A donor has agreed to match donations up to $10,000 for the purchase of peanut butter. $40,000 would allow us to ship a full sea container of it.
In our effort to provide not only food but also hope, we’ve acquired 6 tons of Bibles in Creole to accompany our next food shipment, aiming to nourish the spirit.
The cost to provide a nutritious Tender Mercies meal, with shipping and customs included, has increased from 34 to 50 cents per serving. Still, it’s an affordable way to help, with $100 covering 200 servings and $500 covering 1,000 meals. Your continued support is invaluable in these efforts to offer relief and hope to our Haitian friends in need. Please click here provide meals and hope to the hungry in Haiti.
