Haiti Earthquake | News
January 13, 2010
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake, only 9 miles offshore, struck the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on January 12th. It is said to be the most powerful earthquake to strike this region in over 200 years. People were reporting feeling the effects of this quake over 200km away. Aftershocks of 5.6 on the richter scale have already been reported, and could continue for a matter of weeks.
Feed The Hungry has already mobilized relief efforts through our ministry partners on the ground in Haiti, assessing the damage and ready to respond with emergency supplies.
The need is overwhelming and your help is urgently needed. Your generous support today will help provide emergency food and relief supplies to survivors. Survival Kits will include items like the following:
Emergency food
Blankets
Drinkable water
Cooking supplies
Plastic sheeting for shelter
In addition to immediate life-saving aid, your gift will also provide for the long-term needs of children and families, rebuilding communities and restoring hope.
For over 20 years, Feed The Hungry has provided emergency assistance to help people in need all around the world.
At the time of this web update, this is the latest information from our partner, Mercy & Sharing:
"Madame Chenet, one of the workers in Haiti, reported that the orphanage, school, and three-story medical clinic were spared; but she could not report on Mercy & Sharing’s Abandoned Baby Unit… which is housed at the General Hospital in Port au Prince.
News reports have stated that the General Hospital collapsed, but those reports are yet to be confirmed. We can only hope that the children at the ABU were spared as well.
Feed The Hungry is in full response mode… we will send funds to purchase immediately needed items to help the survivors. Distribution will be through the hands of our partners, Mercy & Sharing, and possibly Good Samaritan Foundation"
If you'd like to help the children and families in Haiti who have lost everything because of this tragic earthquake, please select the "Donate Now" button below.
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