Program Relief – Food For The Poor (Guyana)

Relief

Delivering immediate relief and restoring dignity
to vulnerable families

Program Overview

Our Relief provides immediate, life-saving support to families and individuals facing hardship. We respond to urgent needs by distributing essential items such as food, clothing, toiletries, and household supplies, and by providing direct assistance during emergencies and disasters, including fires. These timely interventions help stabilise families in crisis, reduce vulnerability, and support recovery

Education Program Focus Areas

SDG 1 – No Poverty

SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Featured Project

Supporting Families on the Essequibo Coast for Over 25 Years

Essequibo Coast, Region 2

Project Summary

For more than 25 years, Food For The Poor (Guyana) Inc. has supported vulnerable families on the Essequibo Coast, Region #2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam) through our Relief Program, helping households overcome periods of hardship with dignity and care

Working with seven In-Country Partner organisations, we currently support over 500 families in communities including Suddie, Onderneeming, Queenstown, Windsor Castle, Dartmouth, and Mainstay/Whyaka. Families receive essential relief items such as food supplies, clothing, toiletries, and other basic necessities to help meet their immediate needs.

Our approach is rooted in a relief-to-resilience model. Families are supported for as long as needed and gradually transitioned out of the program once they are able to become self-reliant. As families exit, others in need are enrolled, ensuring continuous and responsive support across the Essequibo Coast.

Through this ongoing cycle of care, we remain committed to strengthening families and building more resilient communities—one household at a time

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Testimonials

Since the introduction of the School Feeding Program, we’ve seen a remarkable change at Kairuni Nursery School. Attendance has improved, and more parents are enrolling their children — our student population has increased by almost 40%. The children are happier, more focused, and eager to learn each day. This program has truly made a difference in our school community.

Vejai Seecharran

Headteacher, Mibicuri Primary School, School Feeding Project, Region 6

Being part of the Youth Enhancement Project has truly transformed my life. It helped me overcome challenges, build confidence, and prepare for the world of work with the guidance of dedicated lecturers and a supportive therapist

Justin Jason Alexander

Youth Enhancement Project, Region 4

Before I joined the classes, I could not read or write properly. Now I am able to read the messages my children send to me on my phone, and I can even reply to them myself. This has made me very happy and proud of my progress.
In my work within the community, I was not able to assist people as much as I wanted to before. Now, I feel confident enough to help the pensioners in our village. I accompany them to Port Kaituma to collect their Old Age Pension and Public Assistance, and I can now help them with reading documents and writing when needed.
This program has truly helped me to become more confident and useful in my community. Once again, I am very thankful to Food For the Poor (Guyana) for giving me this opportunity.

Ms. Bernice Thomas

Participant, Baramita Adult Literacy and Numeracy Project Council Member, Baramita Village Council

Volunteering with Food For the Poor (Guyana) over the years has been very satisfying for me because it allows us to provide meaningful support to the people of Dartmouth and surrounding communities. Through this partnership, we have been able to assist many individuals and families who truly need help.
What I can say is that Food For the Poor has never disappointed us. Whenever we reach out for support, they always try their best to help and to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.
I am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer and to work alongside an organization that is committed to helping communities and improving lives.

Mr. Kosi Bollers

Darthmouth In Country Partner Essequibo Coast, Region # 2