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Medical Supplies and Equipment Sent to Hospitals in Malawi
BBF recently sent a 40-foot container of medical aid to Medical Benevolence Foundation for distribution to partner hospitals in Malawi. The shipment included several pallets of medical supplies, medications, and durable equipment to support patient care and clinical operations. Among the items shipped were medications commonly used to manage high blood pressure and heart conditions,…
Read MoreBBF Donation to Support Vision Initiative in Puerto Rico
BBF recently purchased a portable slit lamp for Ponce Medical School Foundation in support of a new ophthalmology initiative at Clínica del Sur, the school’s student-run free clinic. The clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive medical care to underserved and disaster-affected communities in Puerto Rico. Vision care is one of the most critical yet…
Read MoreSupporting Health in Guatemala
In January, BBF sent a shipment of medical supplies and medicine to Guatemala in partnership with Food for the Poor. The supplies were distributed by the Sovereign Order of Malta, Guatemala, an organization recognized for its longstanding humanitarian and medical work in the country’s most underserved areas. Guatemala, home to more than 18 million people,…
Read MoreSupporting Tornado-Affected Communities in Missouri
In March, BBF provided a grant to Southeast Missouri Food Bank (SMFB) to support immediate relief efforts following a series of powerful storms that devastated communities across the region. Below is an update on how that support was used—and the difference it made. The storms affected more than 5,000 square miles across Southeast Missouri, causing…
Read MoreMedical Supply Donations Reach Communities in Need
Thanks to generous donations to BBF, 156 pallets—nearly 94,000 pounds—of medical supplies and equipment were saved from ending up in landfills. Instead, we partnered with MATTER to ensure these supplies were put to use where they’re needed most. Through this collaboration, MATTER distributed the items across Africa, Ukraine, Turkey, and other countries, with many supplies…
Read MoreBBF RESPONDS TO TORNADOES IN MISSOURI AND KENTUCKY
As part of our immediate response to assist community members impacted by the widespread destruction and devastating loss of life caused by the recent tornadoes in Missouri and Kentucky, BBF is sending 18 pallets of hygiene supplies (totaling 5,942 kits) along with two pallets or 640 blankets to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank in Sikeston,…
Read MoreHighmark Volunteers Support Hygiene Kit Program
BBF was pleased to welcome a volunteer team from Highmark this week to help assemble hygiene kits for communities affected by disaster. These kits, filled with essential personal care items, are a vital part of BBF’s disaster response efforts across the U.S. Highmark’s team brought great energy, and their time spent volunteering will have a…
Read MoreFrom Immediate Relief to Long-Term Recovery: A Hurricane Helene Grant Update from Florida
In late September/ early October 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, bringing widespread destruction to Florida. The storm hit the hardest in the Big Bend region and caused severe damage and disruption. In the days that followed, rural communities struggled with blocked roads, power outages, and limited access to food and…
Read MoreBBF Grant Supports Otolaryngology Training Initiative in Peru
BBF has provided a grant to the Eye & Ear Foundation to support a medical education mission at Hospital Arzobispo Loayza in Lima, Peru. The grant supports the work of Drs. Jose Zevallos and Gregory Basura of the University of Pittsburgh as they help expand otolaryngology–head and neck surgery capacity in the region through hands-on…
Read MoreAfter the Storm: Blue Ridge Health Reflects Six Months Later
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, communities across the region are still navigating the long road to recovery. The October 2024 storm brought catastrophic flooding and landslides to Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Polk, and Rutherford Counties, damaging roads, homes, and essential infrastructure. The estimated $59.6 billion in damages included not just physical…
Read MorePitt Football Volunteers Make an Impact
BBF was proud to welcome members of the Pitt Football team for another day of service, continuing a valued partnership that has spanned multiple years. The student-athletes jumped in to help assemble hygiene kits for families affected by disaster, bringing teamwork, energy, and a spirit of giving. These kits play a vital role in BBF’s…
Read MoreTornado Activity Surges in 2025: BBF Responds in Mississippi and Missouri
Tornado activity in the United States has surged well above average in 2025, with more than 470 tornadoes reported through early April—nearly double the historical average for this time of year. The Southeast and Mississippi Valley have been particularly hard-hit, with Mississippi reporting 92 tornadoes by March 31—up from just seven at the same point…
Read MoreBBF Supports Mississippi Food Network Following Historic Tornado Outbreaks
In response to the unprecedented tornado activity that struck Mississippi and surrounding states in early spring of this year, BBF provided a grant to the Mississippi Food Network (MFN) to strengthen emergency food response efforts across its 56-county service area. Based in Jackson, MFN operates with more than 430 partner agencies, many of which serve…
Read MoreBBF Provides Grant for Music in World Cultures’ Summer Ukraine Camps
In March, BBF provided a grant to Music in World Cultures (MWC) to support a new season of summer music camps for children in Ukraine. The camps, running from mid June to the end of July, are scheduled to take place in Zdolbuniv, Irpin, Katyuzhanka, Kyiv, and other areas affected by the war—either previously occupied…
Read MoreBBF Supports Clean Water Access for Over 8,000 People in Northern Ghana
BBF has provided a grant to Hope for Ghana to fund a large-scale water access initiative in Northern Ghana. The project, focused on expanding and treating the Jarigu Dam, is BBF’s largest clean water initiative to date with Hope for Ghana and is expected to benefit more than 8,000 people across Jarigu and nearby villages.…
Read MoreStrengthening Patient Care in Haiti
Laboratory and Equipment Support from BBF In 2024, Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) supported Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS) with a shipment of medical equipment to help meet ongoing clinical needs. The container included 25 manual hospital beds, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, and exam tables, all of which were integrated into patient care at the hospital. This…
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Read MoreBBF Supports Tornado Relief in Southeast Missouri
Following the tornadoes that struck Southeast Missouri in March 2025, Brother’s Brother Foundation provided a grant to Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Food Bank to support mobile pantry operations in affected counties, including Butler, Wayne, and Perry. The tornado outbreak caused significant damage across multiple communities, resulting in widespread power outages, school closures, and limited access to…
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