Feed 1275 slum dwellers for a year in Thailand

The Hand to Hand Foundation visits 250 families in the local slums of Pattaya every week. Many of these families have severely disabled children and without access to transport or services the caregivers and the children remain at home 24/7. This often causes isolation where families sometimes feel disconnected to the community and society and even experience depression. When Hand to Hand visits to give food and support, we also bring love and have the opportunity to pray for them.

Our families are all registered with the foundation so that we have information on how many people are living in their home and the struggles that they have. This enables us to be able to accommodate the needs of every individual family more meaningfully. Once a week there is a gathering at the Hand to Hand housing estate, where members of these communities can come together sing a song, pray and just connect to each other. Loneliness is a big issue that needs to be overcome in many of the poor communities in Pattaya.

Hand to Hand is reaching out to these communities not just with only food, but also with love support and friendship as well. Of course, it’s always wonderful for children to receive treats when we come, and we are the highlight of many people’s week.

Links:

• Hand to Hand Foundation

Thanks to your generous support, we continue to serve some of the most vulnerable families in our community with both practical help and compassionate care. Every week, we support approximately 250 families with essential items such as rice, clothing, water, and other urgent needs. For those who are elderly, disabled, or seriously ill, our team visits them directly in their homes. Other families come to our housing or preschool centers to receive food, care, and encouragement.

Our ministry goes far beyond food distribution. Many of the people we serve are deeply isolated—some elderly individuals receive no other visitors at all. Time spent listening, talking, and showing care is often just as meaningful as the physical support. For many, these visits are truly the highlight of their week and a reminder that they are seen and valued.
Many parents have little or no education, and in some cases, lack basic documentation such as birth certificates. Without literacy skills or legal documents, access to safe employment is extremely limited, leaving families vulnerable to exploitation.

Because many adults cannot read or write, even simple jobs are not an option. As a result, many families rely on collecting recyclable materials, such as plastic bottles, from bins. With no form of transportation, they are restricted to small areas near their homes and limited in what they can carry, making survival a daily struggle.

Your support helps provide not only food and basic necessities, but also dignity, care, and hope to families facing overwhelming barriers. Every contribution no matter the size plays a vital role in sustaining life, restoring dignity, and reminding the poor that they are not forgotten.

Thank you for standing with us and with the families we serve.