Service to the Poor

Service to the Poor in Uganda
Compassion in Action Through ICIC

Offering emergency help, prayer, and hope to those facing urgent need.

ICIC’s Service to the Poor ministry responds to real needs as they arise—offering food, temporary shelter, and prayerful support to individuals and families in crisis. This work happens quietly, consistently, and with deep compassion.

Small children in Uganda

Ugandans carrying items on their heads on a road in Uganda

How the Ministry Works

When ICIC leaders or volunteers become aware of someone in urgent need, they act quickly. As resources allow, they offer short-term assistance for up to two weeks—most often food or shelter—while helping the individual find a long-term support option through an established service provider.

Volunteers also offer to pray with those they serve, reminding each person that they are seen, loved, and not alone.

This ministry is less about programs and more about presence. It’s neighbor helping neighbor. It’s faith showing up with bread, shelter, and a listening heart.

Real-Life Impact Fort Portal and Beyond

This ministry has been life-changing for many who felt forgotten, abandoned, or without options. For those who are hungry, hurting, or losing hope, this ministry meets them where they are—with love and dignity.

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  • I had heard about ICIC for a long time preaching the love of God but I did not give it much attention. That love of God become real to me when ICIC loved me practically by saving me and my three children from starvation, they gave food. They said they did it because they love Jesus in us. I decided to love the Jesus of ICIC because he saved me and my children from starvation.
    Anonymous
  • When I visited with the team in Uganda, we met with a widow whose arm had been severely injured by a man she tried to stop from stealing the family’s only source of food. The man was allowing his goat to feed from her family garden; when she tried to stop him, he severed her arm with a machete. The widow was rushed to the hospital, leaving the woman’s 14-year old son alone to care for his four younger brothers and sisters. ICIC volunteers stepped in to help, bringing bags of grain to the family and watching out for them until the mother was healthy enough to return home [....]
    Dr. Pat Drechsler, ICIC Board of Directors

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I had heard about ICIC for a long time preaching the love of God but I did not give it much attention. That love of God become real to me when ICIC loved me practically by saving me and my three children from starvation, they gave food. They said they did it because they love Jesus in us. I decided to love the Jesus of ICIC because he saved me and my children from starvation.

Anonymous

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  • $25 can help feed a family for several days
  • $35 can provide a mattress for someone in need
  • $100 can support two weeks of food and housing for a family

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Frequently Asked Questions About ICIC Service To The Poor

  • What does ICIC do for the poor in Uganda?

    ICIC provides emergency food, shelter, and prayerful support to people in crisis. When possible, they also connect individuals with long-term service providers for ongoing help.

  • How long does ICIC provide support?

    Most emergency support lasts up to two weeks. During that time, volunteers help people find a sustainable solution through outside partners.

  • Is this a formal program?

    No. This ministry is built on awareness and action. It’s led by volunteers who respond in real time to needs they encounter in daily life and ministry.