Shipping Hope Around the World
There is Enough Land, Food and Love - for All
“Some of the most beautiful, happy people on this earth, are those that learn to give and to learn to share.” – Dr. Andrew Simone
About Our Charity
Who We Are
We are a charity of compassionate people, giving selflessly in service to feed and support the world’s poorest communities.
Canadian Food for Children is a registered Canadian charity that has been sending food, clothing, medical supplies, and other necessities to children and families in developing countries since 1986. Co-founded by Dr. Andrew Simone and his wife Joan, the organization operates from its warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario.
Through the generosity of donors and volunteers, we have shipped over 9,000 containers of supplies to more than 40 countries, helping millions of children in need. Every dollar and every donation makes a difference in the life of a child who is hungry, sick, or in need.
our history
Canadian Food for Children
Joan and Andrew Simone started working with Blessed Mother Teresa in 1980. In 1981, Mother Teresa requested that they send food to the poor in Tanzania and Ethiopia where people were suffering from malnutrition due to severe drought. Food could not be purchased there and therefore the food they sent was a tremendous blessing.
With the approval of Mother Teresa, CFFC became an official charity in 1985 and presently sends food to 18-22 developing countries throughout the world. The teachings of Jesus in the Gospels and their Catholic faith inspire them to do this work.As we follow in the footsteps of St. Teresa of Calcutta and in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi we prepare to go forward in another new year of service to God and to the poor of this earth.
We are happy that even in their retirement, Andrew and Joan Simone faithfully remain as spiritual advisors, volunteers and benefactors of this charity they founded over thirty years ago.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your prayers, many wonderful gifts and your generous donations. You have helped to ease unimaginable suffering and given hope, love and life to countless little ones.
About Our Mission
“Our mission is to give every person on earth the opportunity to develop their soul. To allow them the health to go to school and work to live a life of dignity, to be protected from abuse, to freely choose the faith they wish to follow. I would like to help the poorest of the poor in the world.” – Dr. Andrew Simone
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Personal Highlights of Our Co-Founders
co-Founder
Dr. Andrew Simone
Dr. Andrew Simone is a Harvard educated Toronto dermatologist. He presently runs a walk-in dermatology clinic in the city as well as directs Canadian Food For Children and Silent Children’s Mission charities. He is a member of the Order of Canada and has received the Papal Cross and Doctorate of Sacred Letters among many other awards. He is also a member of the Secular Franciscan Order.
co-Founder
Joan Simone
Joan Simone co-founded Canadian Food For Children and Silent Children’s Mission with her husband Andrew. She ran a household, raised 13 children and fostered many other children at the same time. She was treasurer for both charities. She was a member of the Order of Canada and received the Papal Cross and Doctorate of Sacred Letters among many other awards. She was also a member of the Secular Franciscan Order.
May She Rest In Peace
Sept 22, 1940 – Sept 26, 2022
co-Founder
Shari Fazekas
Shari Fazekas was a teacher in Windsor, Ontario. She was one of the original founders, alongside Andrew and Joan who co-wrote the constitution for
Canadian Food for Children in 1980. She later retired from CFFC to care for her aging parents.
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