Food for the Hungry

Food for the Hungry (FH) is a Christian relief and development organization with a vision to see all forms of human poverty ended worldwide. Collaborating with local leaders, FH co-creates solutions that build resilience by strengthening mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. They advocate for the poor and marginalized while respecting culture and customs. Their approach creates transformative solutions, which are both sustainable and implemented at the hands of the communities themselves. FH’s goal is to walk alongside communities so that they are able to thrive once FH leaves.

 Caquipec and Origins

Caquipec is high up in the mountains of north-central Guatemala, with an estimated 350 families in 300 homes. Most adults are day laborers at farms outside of the community. More than 49% of children have chronic malnutrition. FH has been in Caquipec since 2014, providing education on proper health, nutrition, and sanitation. They also lead Biblical after-school programs, work to strengthen local churches, and more.

Origins began our partnership with Food for the Hungry in 2019. We are able to walk alongside FH and encourage Caquipec in reaching their goals and sharing the hope of Jesus Christ.

Click here to give to our partnership with Caquipec.

Child Sponsorship

When you sponsor a child with FH, you will change a child’s future. Your support helps families and communities overcome the challenges of extreme poverty, enabling them to better care for children. Sponsoring children gives them opportunities to grow, learn, and reach their God-given potential. As you get to know your sponsor child you become treasured friends and can encourage them in their school and hobbies, and disciple them with biblical truths.  Origins currently sponsors 37 children.

Click here to read more or to sponsor a child in Caquipec.

Mission Trip

Followers of Christ have been given the mission to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt. 28:19-20). International missions exists to share the Gospel, serve mankind, and foster spiritual growth. Origins’ mission trip to Caquipec hopes to do these very things for the people of Caquipec and for ourselves.

The mission trip could include leading Vacation Bible School, sharing meals and stories with local families, helping with community projects, and meeting sponsor children and families! The team will also have the chance to see firsthand how long-term development is transforming lives. Every day will bring new opportunities to serve, learn, and grow together—details will be refined as the trip draws closer.

Trip Details

When: March 14-21, 2026
Where: Caquipec, Guatemala
Cost: ~$2500
Who: Origins family, 12+ yrs old
Other Details:

  • $100 deposit due November 2nd

  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent

  • 12 participants maximum

  • Passport Required

  • Monthly pre-trip meetings required

Good physical health is necessary as the team will walk steep terrain. Transportation is not always available.

Click here for more trip information and to pay your deposit.