For Immediate Release For more information:
Randy Souza
Feeding the Nations
574-968-1566
Local Non-Profit Rains Down Hurricane Relief
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Feeding The Nations (FTN), a South Bend-based non-profit organization, has sent food and supplies to the Dominican Republic to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Noel. FTN assembled 65 tons of canned soup, green beans, potatoes, corn, mixed greens, and fortified rice and vegetable meals specially formulated for people who lack the recommended daily intake of vitamins, minerals and proteins.
"Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurricane Noel that struck just a few weeks ago," said Steve Sumrall, president of FTN. "But more than just extending our thoughts and prayers, we know these people need physical and spiritual nourishment during this time. We pray that the supplies we have sent will help ease their suffering and give them strength as they rebuild their homes and their lives."
The three 40-ft. containers of supplies have been sent to missionary Timothy Johnson of La Casa Grande de Centro de Misiones International in Santiago. Johnson reported that due to the hurricane, 75,000 people had to flee their homes and are living in churches, schools and government buildings. The island received as much rain in just two days as it typically gets in three years. The storm hit 100 towns and villages, damaged 18,675 homes and destroyed 2,000 homes. Over 100 people have died and several are still missing.
Feeding The Nations is a non-profit 501(c) (3) International Christian humanitarian relief organization with supporting international offices. FTN is a division of Provident® whose ministries are headquartered in South Bend, Ind. The mission of FTN is to deliver food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or other natural disasters. FTN directly oversees the entire relief process to assure all contributions are delivered into the hands of those in need. FTN brings the abundance from developed nations to meet the critical needs of people in the third world nations. For more information, visit www.FeedingTheNations.org or write Feeding The Nations, P.O. Box 2438, South Bend, Ind. 46680.
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