Haiti Mission Center president Renand Hilaire reported that staples and other food products were effectively distributed in black bags from the Chardonnierre congregation in southwestern Haiti, one of several distribution points around the country.

May 29, 2008

Thanks to the generosity of Oblation Fund contributors, a total of $55,000 has been provided for aid across Haiti. We have nearly 400 congregations there plus more church plants.

The World Food Program cites that well over half of Haiti’s population lives on less than one US dollar per day. The levels of food insecurity and malnutrition are also significant. The spiraling cost of living has led to violence, including food riots. In April, $20,000 was granted to help provide food to our sisters and brothers throughout the Haiti Mission Center.

Over time, natural disasters have taken an additional toll on Haiti residents. In May, $35,000 was granted to repair La Reserve congregation in northwestern Haiti. Hurricanes damaged the building where approximately 300 people gather for worship and it has become too dangerous to use.

Assistant to the Africa and Haiti Mission Field apostle Johnny Stabno said, “Thank you on behalf of people in Haiti. We all appreciate people’s generous support of the Oblation Fund, which helps immensely with ongoing needs.”

—Kendra Friend reporting