At Rogers Foods, we believe food is more than nourishment. It brings comfort, dignity, community, and hope. That is why we are honoured to support organizations that help deliver nutritious food to those who need it most.
In 2025, through our partnership with Food For The Poor Canada and the NOV Gleaners Society, shipments of flour and other essential food products reached orphanages and schools in Haiti, helping provide meals for children facing significant food insecurity.
Making Every Donation Count
According to Food For The Poor Canada, the children and caregivers receiving these donations demonstrated remarkable creativity and resourcefulness with the ingredients provided. Shipments included flour, dried vegetable mix, pinto split beans, rice, soybeans, and apple chips.
The flour became an important staple for making dumplings and a beloved sweet treat known locally as kokiyol. Combined with rice, beans, and vegetables, these ingredients helped create nourishing meals that brought joy to children and staff alike.
Every bag of flour donated represented far more than an ingredient. It became part of a meal shared among friends, a moment of comfort, and a reminder that people around the world care.
Supporting Children at Two Haitian Orphanages
The donations benefited two remarkable organizations dedicated to caring for vulnerable children.
Foyer Espoir pour les Enfants Démunis
Located in Fort-Liberté, Haiti, Foyer Espoir pour les Enfants Démunis was established in 2009 and has become a sanctuary for 25 children ranging from toddlers to teenagers. The orphanage provides shelter, education, care, and stability for children who might otherwise have nowhere to turn.
Orphelinat Notre Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse
Founded in February 2007 in Haiti’s North Department, this community-based orphanage currently cares for 23 children and adolescents. The organization provides a safe environment where children can grow, learn, and build brighter futures despite difficult circumstances.
More Than Food
The photos shared by Food For The Poor tell a powerful story. Smiling children enjoying meals, young people helping to prepare food, and caregivers working together demonstrate the incredible impact of food donations.
These images remind us that food security is about much more than calories. It is about creating opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive. It is about giving caregivers the resources they need to provide stability and hope. Most importantly, it is about building connections between communities across borders.
A Thank You to Our Partners
We extend our sincere gratitude to Food For The Poor Canada, the NOV Gleaners Society, and everyone involved in making these shipments possible. Their dedication ensures that donated food reaches the communities where it can make the greatest difference.
We are also grateful to our customers, whose continued support helps make community partnerships like these possible.
Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact, one meal at a time.
“The children enjoyed the pinto beans and soybeans served with rice, making the most of every donation and turning simple ingredients into nourishing, joyful meals.” – Food For The Poor Canada
About Food For The Poor Canada
Food For The Poor Canada works with local partners throughout the Caribbean and Latin America to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, and emergency relief to vulnerable communities, helping families build healthier and more sustainable futures.
About North Okanagan Valley Gleaners Society
The North Okanagan Valley Gleaners Society was created in the summer of 2007 by a group of individuals who had become acutely aware of world hunger and of the Okanagan Valley’s abundant food supplies. Much of our local food production, unfortunately, goes to waste. The desire to use these gleanings to feed the hungry in other countries convinced them to act. Distribution is carried out by reputable, established Christian aid organizations that have partnered with us.
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