On April 4, 2025, Food for the Poor, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of the company’s IT network. In this notice, Food for the Poor explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state ID numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, health information, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, Food for the Poor began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Food for the Poor, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Food for the Poor data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Food for the Poor Data Breach?
The Food for the Poor data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Food for the Poor’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Food for the Poor also posted a website notice discussing the incident.
According to these sources, on September 6, 2024, Food for the Poor detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Food for the Poor immediately launched an investigation to learn more about the incident. Through this investigation, Food for the Poor learned that an unauthorized party had gained access to parts of the organization’s computer network between September 2, 2024 and September 6, 2024. It was later determined that some of the files that were accessible to the unauthorized party contained confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Food for the Poor reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Food for the Poor completed this process on March 7, 2025. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, state ID number, passport number, financial account information, health information, and health insurance information.
On April 4, 2025, Food for the Poor sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Food for the Poor, Inc.
Food for the Poor, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on providing food, housing, healthcare, and education to impoverished communities throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida, the organization partners with churches, community leaders, and donors to deliver aid and sustainable development programs. Food for the Poor’s efforts address both immediate needs and long-term poverty reduction. The organization employs approximately 300 people and generates an estimated $450 million in annual revenue.
