History & Mission of Convoy of Hope

 

Who is Convoy of Hope?

Convoy of Hope, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, feeds the hungry and provides pure drinking water to people in need across the United States and around the world.  To date, the organization has provided real help to 34.8 million people in 109 countries and 46 states.

 

Lauded for its effectiveness and efficiency, Convoy of Hope mobilizes thousands of volunteers each year to deliver food and supplies and to offer hope to the poor and suffering.

 

The History of Convoy of Hope

In 2009, Convoy of Hope assisted nearly 7 million people in the United States and around the world by providing food, clothing, medical aid, and other needed resources through our community outreaches and disaster response arms.

 

The mission of Convoy of Hope is simple - we exist to feed millions of people in need in the United States and around the world through children’s nutrition initiatives, citywide outreaches and disaster response.

 

Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope, knows how powerful compassion can be. On August 25, 1969, his parents, Harold and Betty Donaldson, were hit head-on by a drunk driver. Harold was killed; Betty was incapacitated for some time. Hal and his younger siblings quickly learned what it was like to live without many of life’s basic necessities.

 

However people from local churches and the community assisted the family by providing food and shelter. Those generous acts gave the Donaldson kids a sense of hope and also a determination to one day help others in need.

 

In 1994 Convoy of Hope was formed and has morphed into a global movement where churches, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations join forces to carry out Conoy of Hope’s mission, which is to Feed the world through feeding initiatives, community outreaches, disaster response and partner resourcing.

 

In 16 years Convoy of Hope has helped more than 60 million people in more than 100 countries. In that time we have also given away nearly $200 million worth of food and supplies to people in need.

 

For more information about Convoy of Hope, visit their website.