Blog - Feeding The Nations

Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief

March 2, 2023 by Support Staff

Devastation in Turkey and Syria. Many lives lost, many people without shelter, food or water. The entire world has heard of the tragedy that took place February 6, many have moved on. It’s the nature of our constant news cycle….always on to the next.

But there is no moving on for the people that remain. Families without shelter, without access to food. Just this week, another quake struck, toppling more buildings, wreaking more havoc.

Feeding The Nations is sending aid to groups on the ground, already offering assistance. Can you help? The need is great, but “many hands make light work.” We can help alleviate their suffering. We can be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are in desperate need.

Thank you for your compassion. Thank you for your donations.

The Gift of Hope

December 20, 2024 by Support Staff

Still looking for a last-minute gift? Give the gift of Hope this Christmas. When you partner with Feeding The Nations, you are giving food to families affected by war, famine, natural disasters and extreme poverty. You are sharing the love of Jesus and the Hope of the Good News. What better gift could be given?

Below are printable gift tags, give a gift in a loved one’s name and print the tag to let them know their gift made a difference.

Thank you for your support and have a Merry Christmas!

Peace on Earth

December 10, 2024 by Support Staff

Jesus said “Peace be unto you.” Luke 24:36

What a time we’re living in! Try to find a place on the earth where nothing is happening. You can’t! It seems like peace cannot be found.

I know in the States many are struggling financially. When it’s hard here, it’s difficult to imagine how bad it is for the rest of the world. But friends, if it’s hard here, it’s hard everywhere.

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, came to this earth so we could know the Father’s love. So we can have love, joy, hope and peace. He asks us to share those gifts with others.

The picture above was taken by me in Jerusalem at the Garden Tomb. Not far from where this picture was taken, Pastor Israel Pochtar and Voice of Judah Israel are helping families facing food insecurity, Holocaust survivors lacking basic needs, and people affected by the ongoing war with Hamas. Can you help them this Christmas? In addition to giving in Israel, we’re sending food and supplies to other nations around the world. We’re excited to share stories in 2025 with you of the impact your giving made around the world.

We pray you and your family have a blessed Christmas. Remember, the words of Isaiah, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” We can be at peace, even when the world is in chaos. Jesus is our peace. He is our hope. With your giving, we can share His hope with others.

Merry Christmas and may God richly bless you,

Steve and Diane Sumrall

Giving Tuesday is Today!

December 3, 2024 by Support Staff

“This mama lives in a small village in Malawi. Her husband died of sickness just six weeks prior to my visit, leaving her to care for five children alone. Her grass roof needs replacing and a portion of the back wall that disintegrated needs rebuilding. Who shall help her before the next rainy season? She does not have the skills, time, or strength to do it herself. All her energy goes toward finding daily food for her children. Today Sarah rejoices. I brought her a box of MannaPack that will sustain her children for the next few weeks and relief is visible in her weary face.”

This story came from our partner in Malawi. When you give to Feeding The Nations, you are giving food to this mother. You are ensuring she and her children do not go hungry. You are giving to the refugee in Ukraine who had to leave everything behind and flee for safety. You are giving to the immigrant in Israel, who has moved to a new land and needs support. You are giving to families devastated by violence, by natural disasters, by crop failure. You are giving them HOPE.

Today, can you give a special end of year gift? On behalf of the hurting in the world, thank you for your donation. You are appreciated!

Thanks to You (and for you)

November 22, 2024 by Support Staff

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you! Your partnership from the “first day until now” is what enables us to send food all around the world. The assistance Feeding The Nations is able to send around the world happens only because of your giving.

Thanksgiving is also a time to think about those who are less fortunate and consider whether you can help those who are in need.

We are committed to helping impoverished families and individuals- not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. We have more people seeking assistance than ever before, but our resources are limited. We are dependent on the generosity of donors to continue to provide food to people around the world in need.

Today, I’m asking you to consider making a donation. No amount is too small; any gift is greatly appreciated. You can donate securely online through the link below.

What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to help those in need? Thank you. I am praying for you and your family. May God richly bless you this Thanksgiving.

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.” Philippians 1:3-5

Yours for the hungry,

Steve Sumrall

A Heart for Israel

November 7, 2024 by Support Staff

Israel has been on our hearts ever since my father, Dr. Lester Sumrall’s first visit just a few years after statehood.

He took our family there in 1956 to live, then a war broke out. The ambassador said “Sumrall, take your family to Cyprus like I am and I will pay your way.” My Dad said, “You didn’t pay my way here and you can’t pay my way out.” So there we were. It was during the Sinai War, and we were living in Jerusalem. Yes, everything became different overnight. The international school closed, because there were just three students left. Three little boys, my two brothers and me.

What happened? Israel won. Everything settled down (a little). We stayed because while we were living as missionaries in the Philippines, the Lord spoke to my dad about his future ministry and part of that included Israel.

Has this influenced my life? Totally and in every way possible. Here in South Bend, we have a church, Christ Chapel, but also Feeding The Nations, an international feeding program. My Dad felt led by the Lord to help those in desperate need with food and the hope of the Gospel. It was to be “pastor to pastor, church to church”. From God’s people here to God’s people there, on the ground and, to the best of our ability, we have followed the same pattern. There have been many challenges but by God’s grace and the generosity of believers, many have been helped over the years.

Right now in Israel, they have many challenges. Challenges in the South of Israel and to the North of Israel. Pastor-to-pastor and church-to-church means we work with already-established ministries on the ground. They live there. They know the problem and how to bring hope and help to the people.

Will you help us help them? Locally they are stretched. They need our prayers and help. Pastor Israel Pochtar and his church continue to help immigrants coming to Israel. They continue to assist the elderly who are sometimes neglected and they are helping those affected by the war.

Can you help? Will you help? Praying is first always. After praying we give, and I pray that you are able to give generously. Thank you.