Frequently Asked Questions

Food will save lives and spare people from hunger pangs, malnutrition and the diseases that follow. Well-nourished bodies are better able to resist infectious diseases such as Covid-19.

The UN has reported that at least 155 million people are “acutely food insecure and in need of assistance”. In some contexts, Christians may be the last people in a long line to buy what little food is available; being more likely to be jobless, they may not be able to even afford it. Our food.gives initiative is focused on getting food regularly and urgently to those areas of greatest need.

The food shortage is so acute in many countries that, even though sending money may be quicker, there is not enough food available to be purchased locally and prices can be very high. We also cannot send money to a number of countries because of sanctions applied by their governments. But we can send food.

We are primarily supporting Christians in contexts of anti-Christian pressure and persecution. Anti-Christian discrimination can mean that Christians are the last to receive help from the government or international aid. And in many countries, each religious community is expected to look after its own. So we consider it our cause to provide food to Christians when no one else will help.

That’s great news! Yes, please contact us to arrange this on (703) 288-1681.

Yes, food.gives is an initiative of Barnabas Aid.

Yes, our food packages to those in need will cater to the culture of the local people.