Feeding the Orphans

Feeding the Orphans FTO exists to bring the love of Jesus to the people of Ghana and East Tennessee. When I was 7 years old, I started praying for a sister to add to my 2 brothers.
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I would sit for hours and watch videos of orphans and read blogs. Then, when I was 10 years old, my parents finally decided to adopt! As we were waiting for my brother and sister to come home from Ghana, we had one picture of them. That picture was of my little sister holding a tiny piece of bread and she had not eaten in days. That picture inspired me to make a difference. One night we were drivi

ng home from my grandparents’ house and Mom wanted to stop and get dinner. The boys were excited, but I refused to eat. I asked Mom if we could buy bread for me instead. She said, “Only if you tell me what is wrong.” I looked at her with tears streaming down my face and said, “WHY SHOULD WE EAT LIKE KINGS AND QUEENS WHEN THEY HAVE NOTHING?”

That night, God told me to design a t-shirt to sell to raise money to provide food, medical supplies, and clean water to the orphans of Africa. I started a blog and named it Feeding the Orphans. My goal was to raise $500 and it was exceeded very quickly. I used the money to buy food and supplies for the orphanages and to feed hundreds of street children when we traveled for my brother and sister’s adoption in September 2010. Since then, God has continued to break my heart for the orphans and I just want to follow Him. I never thought following Him would lead this to be a nonprofit organization. Please join my family and I on God’s journey to care for the orphans of the world. Sydney

We are headed to Ghana in less than 2 weeks! If you’d like to send a gift to your sponsored child, please send us a mess...
09/02/2026

We are headed to Ghana in less than 2 weeks! If you’d like to send a gift to your sponsored child, please send us a message!

And thank you to each of you for helping us to fill our bags with donations! They are packed and ready to go!

Because sometimes, changing a life starts with giving a child the opportunity to simply be a child
09/01/2026

Because sometimes, changing a life starts with giving a child the opportunity to simply be a child

Finding the rhythm, passing the torch
08/29/2026

Finding the rhythm, passing the torch

Sixteen years ago, God called us to a country we knew almost nothing about.We had no idea then just how deeply this plac...
08/28/2026

Sixteen years ago, God called us to a country we knew almost nothing about.

We had no idea then just how deeply this place would captivate our hearts and draw us in. We never could have imagined that this country would become part of the story of our family—that it would give us four of our own children, but also an African family we didn’t even know we needed.

For 16 years, we have walked through life together.

Through the beautiful moments and the heartbreaking ones. Through answered prayers and prayers that seemed to go unanswered. Somewhere along the way, they stopped being “people we serve” and simply became family.

Together, we have watched miracles unfold right before our eyes.

We have held children who were desperately sick. We have prayed over them, believed for healing, and we have wept together when God chose to heal them on the other side of heaven. We have also celebrated the incredible ways He has moved—restoring families, keeping children with their parents, providing clean water, opening doors, and transforming lives.

We have watched His name be glorified through something as simple and life-changing as clean water.

And while our own family has been a little quieter over the past year for personal reasons, the work of the Lord has never stopped.

He is still moving. He is still working. He is still changing lives. He is still making a difference.

And honestly, He is doing far more than we could ever imagine.

But today, we need you.

The reality is that financially, things are tight. And if this work is going to continue, we need people willing to join hands with us.

We need you to pray.

Pray about what God might be asking you to do this month. Pray about sponsoring a child. Pray about becoming a prayer warrior. Pray about giving. Pray about saying yes.

Because this isn't just about giving money.

It's about joining a family. It's about standing in the gap. It's about helping children have clean water, families stay together, and lives be transformed.

Sixteen years later, we still believe this is what God has called us to.

And we can't do it alone.

Will you join us?

https://give.feedingtheorphans.org/

Join us in wishing our founder, Sydney, a very happy birthday! ❤️⁠⁠Her love for Jesus and her heart for the people of Gh...
08/27/2026

Join us in wishing our founder, Sydney, a very happy birthday! ❤️⁠

Her love for Jesus and her heart for the people of Ghana have never wavered. Even across the miles, her love, prayers, and passion for Ghana continue to shape everything we do.⁠

We are so grateful for the way God called her to Ghana—and for the beautiful journey that began there. Today, we celebrate her, her faith, and the heart she has given so faithfully to others.

Every big dream starts with a simple opportunity. ❤️📚A pencil. A notebook. A classroom.And someone who believes in you.A...
08/26/2026

Every big dream starts with a simple opportunity. ❤️📚

A pencil. A notebook. A classroom.

And someone who believes in you.

As our children prepare to head back to school next week, many of them are still waiting for an education sponsor.

Will you join hands with us and become a sponsor?
Your yes could help change the course of a child’s future.

📚 Give a child the opportunity to dream.
❤️ Give a child the opportunity to learn.
🌍 Give a child the opportunity to thrive.

Sponsor a child today.

https://give.feedingtheorphans.org/?mc_cid=e13ca5c1ba

Who needs a fancy field when you’ve got sand, sun, and a soccer ball? 🌊⚽️
08/25/2026

Who needs a fancy field when you’ve got sand, sun, and a soccer ball? 🌊⚽️

Enjoying their summer break and preparing to head back to school soon ❤️
08/23/2026

Enjoying their summer break and preparing to head back to school soon ❤️

Esther's Hope....a branch of the ministry created to help single moms provide for their families. A way for them to earn...
08/20/2026

Esther's Hope....a branch of the ministry created to help single moms provide for their families. A way for them to earn a fair wage while creating products for those in need around them. A way for them to make an impact on their communities. A way for them to share the love of Jesus in the most simple way. Today shop their store and give a gift that keeps giving.

https://store.feedingtheorphans.org

Every brushstroke is a reminder that every child has a voice, a gift, and a story worth celebrating. We are proud of you...
08/14/2026

Every brushstroke is a reminder that every child has a voice, a gift, and a story worth celebrating. We are proud of you, Adwoa. ❤️

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