Health and Food Security
Expanding access to care and building healthier,
food-secure communities
Program Overview
Our Health and Food Security Program supports vulnerable individuals and families by improving access to essential healthcare and strengthening household food security. Through our Benevolent Program, we provide life-changing assistance to children in the hinterland who need medical interventions that are not readily accessible through public health facilities, helping to remove barriers to care and restore hope.
We also support families and individuals with adult care items, walking aids, and other critical assistance that promotes dignity and independence. To improve food security, we support home-based cultivation, helping households improve nutrition, reduce hardship, and build healthier, more resilient futures for those most in need.
Featured Project
Urban Agriculture (Container Cultivation) - Growing Food, and Resilience
Georgetown, Region # 4
Project Summary
Residents of Little Red Village on Guyana’s Essequibo Coast now have access to a new community hub following the official commissioning and handover of the Lil Red Community Centre, constructed by Food For the Poor Guyana Inc. with support from SBM Offshore Guyana. The new facility provides a dedicated, accessible space for recreation, youth program, skills training, community meetings, and cultural activities, empowering residents and enhancing local capacity for civic engagement and social connection
This project reflects our commitment to strengthening community infrastructure and promoting inclusive development. By creating a safe, functional centre that supports learning, social cohesion, and community-led initiatives, the Lil Red Community Centre contributes to
By the end of the project, participants are expected to
- Produce fresh vegetables and herbs for household consumption
- Reduce food expenses and improve dietary quality
- Build confidence and practical skills in sustainable food production
- Share knowledge within their families and communities
- Strengthen household resilience through self-reliance
This project reflects our commitment to moving families from relief to resilience, empowering them with skills that last far beyond the life of the program. In South Georgetown, food security is no longer just an idea—it’s growing, one container at a time
Yanell’s New Beginning
Baramita village, Matarkai Sub District, Region 1
Project Summary
When we first met Yanell, she was just five years old and living in Baramita, a remote hinterland community where access to specialised medical care is extremely limited. Although she was of age to attend nursery school, Yanell had never been enrolled. Born with a cleft lip and palate, she struggled to speak clearly and was often withdrawn. Her condition affected not only her health, but her confidence, her ability to socialise, and her chance to experience childhood in the way every child deserves.
Through Food For the Poor (Guyana) Inc.’s Benevolent Program, Yanell received life-changing cleft lip and palate surgery—an intervention not readily accessible through the public health system. The impact was immediate and profound. Following her surgery, Yanell began speaking more clearly, interacting more confidently with others, and, for the first time, attending school. Today, she has been in school for just over one year, thriving in the classroom and embracing the joy of learning, friendship, and play.
Yanell’s journey is one of transformation and hope. What was once a future clouded by isolation and missed opportunities has been replaced with confidence, possibility, and the chance to grow up as a healthy, happy child. Her story reminds us why the Benevolent Program exists—to reach children who would otherwise be left behind, restore dignity, and give them the opportunity to live full and meaningful lives. With the support of our donors and partners, children like Yanell are no longer defined by their circumstances, but by their potential.
