Are You Serious Author:Ferdinand Mahfood "After a dramatic religious experience in 1976, Ferdinand Mahfood began laying the groundwork for Food For The Poor, an international non-profit Christian aid organization. Using the business savvy he developed during his many years in the import-export business, Mahfood began shipping supplies to the poor in 1982, wanting to serve Christ in th... more »e poorest of the poor. Today Food For The Poor has shipped more than $433 million in food, medicine, educational, and small business supplies to 33 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. Mahfood says God is solely responsible for the tremendous success and growth of Food For The Poor. Mahfood holds several honors for his dedication and service to the poor. He is a Knight of St. Gregory, (conferred by Pope John Paul II), and he has received the National Caring Award, The Salvation Army's "Other" award, the Order of Distinction, Officer Class from the Government of Jamaica, and the Poverello Medal."« less