United States

ALABAMA

2010 In Review:

August 2010 Update: Feeding The Nations donated a total of 64,950 prenatal vitamins and minerals to the Isaiah 58 Outreach Center in Oxford, AL.

March 2010 Update:On March 4th,Feeding The Nations donated 5,500 pounds of canned chicken to the Isaiah 58 outreach program in Oxford, Alabama to be distributed to the needy of the area.

2009 In Review:

October Update: Feeding The Nations shipped 38,044 pounds of assorted pasta to the Isaiah 58 outreach program in Oxford on October 19th.

May Update: On May 28th FTN donated 9,875 pounds of high quality canned chicken to the Isaiah 58 Ministries.

April Update: During the month of April Feeding The Nations donated various loads of assorted food to the Isaiah 58 community outreach program in Oxford, AL. Isaiah 58 not only distributes much needed food to the hungry and hurting of their community but also shares the gospel. Some of this food included 37,124 pounds of Tabatchnick frozen assorted soups such as Vegetable, Old Fashion Potato soup and Creamed Spinach. One semi-load of Kashi assorted fruit bars, assorted crackers, muffins and cookies were donated along with 5,400 pounds of assorted pasta.

ARIZONA

2007 In Review:

June 2007 Update: Sun Valley, AZ: Over 56,128 lbs of assorted food,over-the-counter drugstore items, toothpaste and liquid handsoap were delivered to the Southwest Native American District Church of the Nazarene for distributions to the Sun Valley Indian Christian School and churches. This food was distributed through a ten member team from Granger Missionary Church of Mishawaka, Indiana. The team travelled to Arizona to conduct a Bible school on the reservation as well as complete the building of the pastor's parsonage. Many of the products were distributed that week to the 33 churches while the remainder of the products were to be used by the school. Just days after the team left a large fire blazed through the reservation destroying thousands of acres and displacing many of the Indians living there. Because the recent food arrival those families who had been displaced along with the firefighters received provisions.

CALIFORNIA

June 2010: Through our good friend David George of David George World Missions FTN donated 13,512 pounds of assorted foods to the Liberty Christian Center outreach program in Bakersfield, CA where Dale Cornell pastors.

2008 In Review:

January Update: Feeding The Nations partnered with Harvest Time International to bring approximately 30,000 pounds of assorted recyclable products to the needy through the Mama Cares Foundation in Carlsbad, CA.

GEORGIA

2009 In Review:

Georgia Flooding of 2009: With the help of Campbell's, FTN shipped a truckload of assorted products to help those hurting in Georgia. The following is a firsthand account and thank you: I saw firsthand the carnage left by more than 18 inches of rain that fell in a 24-hour period...As we went door to door, people were so receptive to receive our green bags of soup and other products. So many hurting people in a small area. Some would cry and ask why. Others would say thank you for caring enough to give up our time to bring food and ask, if they were all right... for a moment, strangers met strangers with bags of food and a small glimmer of hope would shine in their eyes. Somehow we managed to walk away and believe we would get through this nightmare and rebuild our communities together. God bless you... for bringing a little sunshine on a very cloudy and rain soaked Georgia counties. You will be in our thought and prayers for your support during this time of hardship.

INDIANA

2010 In Review:

July 2010: Partnering with the Joseph Storehouse in Elkhart, Feeding The Nations donated one semi-load of assorted food bars and multi-vitamins to continue to assist the great need in this area.

March 2010: Over 6,600 pounds of cereal, cleansers, deodorant, toothpaste and other personal care items were donated to Provisions For The Journey in Elkhart as this hard hit area struggles to recover economically.

February 2010: One semi-load of food was donated to Provisions For The Journey in Elkhart as this city's local food pantries and soup kitchens struggle to keep up with the cry for help.

2009 In Review: Feeding The Nations was blessed to be able to respond to the tremendous need that exists in Elkhart, Indiana. This city was ranked 2 in the unemployment rate in the U.S.A.. Elkhart has received national attention on several occasions. FTN partnered with Provisions For The Journey and Voice Ministries to provide 15 semi-truck loads of food throughout 2009. This food helped provide much needed assistance to the unemployed .

February 2009: Feeding The Nations donated 2,650 pounds of Apple Cinnamon and Cranberry Harvest granola cereal and 235 lbs of Nutter Butter cookies to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana for special Michiana area outreach.

JUNE 2006: Local Community Support Day: Feeding The Nations held an inner city outreach on Saturday, June 3rd between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 P.M. at Alonzo Watson Park located at Western Avenue and Chapin Street. Several churches within the South Bend community worked together with Feeding The Nations to distribute 500 family food boxes to help reach those in need in the local area. Each family received 50 pounds of non-perishable foods and various personal care items. Local pastors identified needy families within the community and provided coupons for the family boxes prior to the event. Volunteers from the area churches were on the grounds to assist the families. A special message was delivered by the founder and president of Feeding The Nations and senior pastor of Christ Chapel, Stephen Sumrall. The dynamic, contemporary youth dance and mime groups, Triple G and GOP, presented a special performance. Both energetic groups have a vision to help inspire and encourage the youth of our city. A special thank you goes to Pastor Phil and Fran Mortensen of the Love Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana and all the sixty volunteers from South Bend and Fort Wayne who worked very hard putting together 500 family food boxes. In addition we would like to thank all the volunteers from the various participating churches in South Bend who assisted in the park to help the people receive and carry the food to wherever needed.

KANSAS

2007 GREENSBURG OUTREACH

Town center, twelve days after the tornado struck.

May Update: On May 4, 2007 Greensburg was devastated by an F-5 tornado that traveled quickly through the area, killing ten people. The mile wide twister with winds of 205 mph leveled 95% of this town whose population was 1,452. 400 FEMA trailers have been set up to help the families while they endeavor to rebuild their town and their lives. According to the governor the National Guard were the first responders but unfortunately lack the necessary equipment, slowing the recovery process.

Pastor Danny Mangus, a member of the Provident Network, directed a team from his ministry, Many Waters International Outreach of Richmond, Indiana, to assist in distributing food and supplies to help 400 families effected by the tornado.

On September 19, 2007 Feeding The Nations sent a semi-truck laden with 38,495 pounds of assorted foods to add to the food collected in Richmond, Indiana. This load included several different types of soups like vegetable, chicken & wild rice, Italian wedding, chicken & stars, cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, cookies, breakfast bars, high-quality vitamin supplements, and soap worth over $55,735.This outreach took place with Pastor Krista Zapfe of the Assemblies of God Lighthouse Worship Center whose church was destroyed by the tornado.

LOUISIANA

St. Bernard's Parish October 2007 Update: Feeding The Nations sent the St. Bernard's Parish Community Center in Arabi, LA 32,324 pounds of assorted soups, liquid vitamin supplements, cookies and medicines to assist those countinuing to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

2011: June Update: On May 22nd a deadly F-5 tornado ripped through the city of Joplin, Missouri. They estimated 160 lives were lost and several hundred homes completely destroyed. Feedng The Nations wanted to help any way we could. A full semi-truck load of breakfast product was donated to FTN for the city of Joplin. This truck was filled with 48 pallets of food weighing 33,500 pounds. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the people of Joplin as they re-build. This tornado was the seventh deadliest single tornado in U.S. history.

2008 In Review:

July 18, 2008: FTN blessed Joyce Meyer's St. Louis Dream Center with 1 semi truckload of food totaling 34,000 pounds.

2007 In Review:

Once again FTN shipped 26,251 lbs of food and supplies to Joan Gieson's Ministry of Love to assist needy families through the annual outreach in the St. Louis Area.

2006 In Review:

FTN partnered with Joan Gieson's Ministry of Love in St. Louis to help feed thousands by sending 52,916 lbs of soup, canned chicken, spaghetti, cookies, vitamins and Advil.

MONTANA

December 2009: Feeding The Nations joined hands with Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association to bring one semi-load of canned assorted soups to the people Crow Native American Reservation in southeast of Billings. Some of these soups included Chicken Noodle, Vegetable Beef, Cream of Mushroom, Whole Grain Minestrone, Chunky New England Clam Chowder along with chicken and beef broths. Feeding The Nations was honored for the chance to bless to the Native Americans in Montana.

NORTH CAROLINA

2007 In Review:
August/September Update: 32,002 pounds of assorted canned soups were delivered to the Christian Outreach Center in Morganton. The center supplies food to approximately 1,000 families each week.

February Update: FTN assisted the Christian Outreach International with 79,383 lbs of canned vegetables, clothing, assorted vitamins/minerals and toothpaste.

2006 Year In Review:

Update: FTN helped the Christian Outreach International reach many needy families in North Carolina by blessing their vital ministry with 115,178 lbs of food, over-the-counter drugstore items and assorted vitamins/minerals.

OKLAHOMA

OREGON

PENNSYLVANIA

SOUTH CAROLINA

TEXAS

July 2010 Update: Feeding the Nations donated 13,350 pounds of assorted food to Cross Cultural Ministries of Donna, Texas as they continue to minister to the needy of the Mission, Texas area.

March 2009 Update: On March 25, 2009, Cross Cultural Ministries received 1 semi-truck loaded with canned Italian green beans, corn, mixed vegetables, fruit & grain cereal bars, Kraft Mac & Cheese, assorted crackers and cookies, assorted vitamins and supplements along with SoBe water in order bless and share the gospel with people of the Mission, Texas area.

October 2008 Update: Feeding The Nations sent Cross Cultural Ministries 1 semi-truck load full of cereal, assorted canned vegetables, assorted canned soups and gravy, assorted nutritional drinks, and various over-the-counter drugstore items. Many of these items were used during the Fiesta para Jesus celebration on October 11th. To attract crowds Cross Cultural Ministries had a moon jump, merry-go-round, Christian DJ, clown, children's activities and offered a meal to everyone who came.

September 16, 2008 Update: We thank God for his hand of protection during Hurricane Ike, as the World In Need staff rode out the hurricane inside the warehouse. They were told that the warehouse facility was a very safe location, and it was! Even though the eye of the hurricane passed just 10 to 15 miles east of the facility, there was no major damage. All of the food inside from Feeding The Nations and World In Need is ready for immediate distributions. At this time there is still no electrical power in the warehouse but a generator is being installed so operations can begin. Agencies have already made contact requesting food and assistance for disaster relief. Feeding The Nations has additional food that will be moved to Texas so we can continue to provide the supplies wherever needed.

Hurricane Ike Threatens Feeding The Nations Warehouse: Expected to make landfall late Friday, Sept. 12, Hurricane Ike is bearing down on Texas and picking up speed along the way. The projected path shows the storm could directly hit the warehouse used by Feeding the Nations in Angleton, Texas. While the structure was built to withstand 150 mph winds, Ike will test its strength and foundation. We along with World in Need have given approval for all food located in the warehouse to be used for those hit by the storm. We pray that the resources there will be able to feed and touch the lives of those in need, and that the storm may not damage that vital nourishment.

June 2008 Update: On June 15, 2008 42,409 lbs of food was sent to Victory Church in Amarillo, TX to assist the church with local outreaches to the needy.

May 2008 Update: Feeding The Nations blessed the Valley Baptist Retreat and Cross Cultural Ministries with 22,381 pounds of assorted canned vegetables, oatmeal, nutritional liquid supplements, Teddy Grahams, and assorted cookies.

February 2008 Update: 26,901 lbs of assorted soups, refried beans, Teddy Grahams, cookies, assorted vitamins and nutritionals, liquid hand soap, coffee and chocolates were donated to Cross-Cultural Ministries, Valley Baptist Retreat, Truth Reaching Souls, Cornerstone Ministries, and Rays of Light Ministries.
"This is the best truck we've ever had!!!! The refried beans are awesome! Everyone was raving about them....and Nutter Butter cookies?! Wow! The soup will be fabulous for our families as well... such a staple. The children will squeal with delight over the Teddy Grahams. All of us are excited for the kids about that. The boxes of candy, coffee and assorted things blew us away!! Thank you for putting together such an extraordinary gift to our families in need in the colonias." Jennifer Watts, Cross-Cultural Ministries.

October 2007 Update: FTN responded with over 25,000 lbs of assorted foods and vitamin suppements which provided necessary help for those in need through out Donna, Texas and surrounding areas. Nancy and Jennifer Watts of Cross Cultural Ministries writes:

Dear Feeding The Nations,

Praise the Lord! We received the food and are blessed beyond belief! The soups, water, crackers and animal crackers are especially wonderful. Thank you so much for thinking of us. The majority was alloted to Cross-Cultural Ministries. This will be used .... for our weekly feeding evangelism program as well as emergency needs in the community. We cannot thank you enough for this wonderful blessing. God bless you!

August 2007 Update: 44,720 pounds of assorted food and supplies were delivered to Cross-Cultural Ministries and Holy Family Services of Weslaco to assist hungry families while sharing the love of Jesus. Some of these items included over 8,600 pounds of assorted soups like Chunky Sirloin, Potato, Vegetable, Lentil and Chicken with Wild Rice along with breakfast bars, cookies and liquid hand soap.

March 2007 Update: FTN blessed Open Hands Community Charitable Services with an additional 34,277 lbs of food and vitamins to aid in its ministry to the underprivileged in their area. The supplies reached them during a critical time of need and helped them reach even more people for Christ.

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

HURRICANE KATRINA AND RITA

November 2006 Update:

Supplies Reach Hurricane Victims
FTN has provided a total of 65 semi-truck loads equaling $8,811,986 worth of supplies or 2,088,123 pounds to those affected by Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Numerous churches and shelters in the areas received and distributed the food, medical supplies, medicines, vitamins and assorted cleaning supplies truly blessing those in need.

2005 Year In Review: Within 48 hours of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, FTN had supplies and food rolling into the affected areas. We responded to date with 1.35 million pounds of supplies valued over $7.5 million dollars.

Listed below are a portion of the total pounds delivered to various chruches and shelters:

New Life Christian Fellowship of Pearl, MS: 34,140 pounds

Northwood Christian Center of Gulfport, MS: 49,784 pounds

Gulfport Distribution Center Shelter of Gulfport, MS: 40,000 pounds

Bethel Church of Pascagolua, MS: 18,000 pounds

Victory Fellowship of Metairie, LA: 40,000 pounds

Emergency Communities, St. Bernard's Parrish of New Orleans, LA: 79,674 pounds

Bethany World Prayer Center of Baton Rouge, LA: 130,565 pounds

World Harvest Church of Slidell, LA: 40,000 pounds

Community Christian Assembly of God of Slidell, LA: 40,000 pounds

Miracle Place Church of Baker, LA: 91,870 pounds

Westwego Civic Center Shelter of Westwego, LA: 41,000 pounds

Abundant Life Christian Center of Baker, LA: 17,560 pounds

Abudant Life Christian Center of Gautier, MS: 44,244 pounds

Impact Ministries of Pass Christian, MS: 38,771 pounds

EMS Command Center of Baton Rouuge, LA: 100,000 pounds

The Chruch of Houston at Houston, TX: 400,000 pounds

Gospel Center Church of Beaumont, TX: 30,000 pounds

Compassion Alliance of Beaumont, TX: 18,000 pounds

Joan Gieson Ministry of Love: 134,210 pounds

Jerry Davis Ministries of Porter, TX: 30,000 pounds

Church On The Rock of Beaumont, TXL 18,000 pounds

Hands of Friendship of Baton Rough, LA: 32,195 pounds

St. Bernard's Parish of New Orleans, LA: 80,700 pounds