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Shopping for Dad, Grandpa or Uncle Bob can feel like a struggle sometimes. With this guide, you will find something for every kind of dad — the fisherman, the coffee lover, the reader and more — and feel confident he’ll love his gift. Plus, you can share with him about the FMSC mission and how your purchase feeds kids and his gift was handmade by skilled artisans supporting their families.
(You can also view our curated Father’s Day collection here!)
For the fisherman: survival gear and hat

(Purchase provides 15–61 meals)
The small survival fishing kit is perfect for the dad who always likes to be prepared, and this slick trucker’s hat will also keep the sunburn at bay on the water.
Who makes this: The SaySo Collective works with unschooled and underresourced youth, offering skills training which helps bring in money for their schools and families.
For the coffee lover: fair trade coffee and Haitian clay mug

(Purchase provides 33–79 meals)
Hope Blend coffee in a handmade mug will likely become his favorite part of his morning routine.
Who makes this: Fabretto Coffee is grown by small-scale farmers in Honduras using sustainable practices. Papillon Enterprise in Haiti employs potters who train for years to perfect their craft.
For the reader: a powerful memoir

(Purchase provides 30 meals)
Inspire your father figure with this powerful memoir about growing up in Haiti to a family of 10 experiencing hardship. But his parents planted seeds of hope in him that grew into his faith and eventually into global humanitarian work.
Who wrote this: Junior Obrand is now FMSC’s VP of International Programs, but he once was a boy growing up in Haiti.
For the gentleman: leather valet tray and wallet

(Purchase provides 36–97 meals)
For the man who’s organized (or wants to be), these leather goods are classy, useful and minimalist.
Who makes this: Deux Mains — Two Hands — in Haiti handcrafts the leather valet trays. Artisans at Haiti Made make the wallets and unite around quality products and dignified employment.
For the animal lover: art for his wall or his desk

(Purchase provides 61–122 meals)
There are dozens of animal-inspired art pieces to choose from at FMSC MarketPlace, but the Eagle Oil Drum Art and Beaded Moose are recent favorites.
Who makes this: . Papillon Enterprise in Haiti employs artists who are highly skilled turning discarded materials into treasure. The Khutsala Artisan Center in the southern African country of Eswatini provides skills, training and food security for its team who make beaded creations and more.
For the FMSC supporter: a major milestone T-shirt

(Purchase provides 38 meals)
If he gives or packs meals at FMSC, he’ll want to share with the world that he was a part of shipping 5 billion meals to kids around the world!
Bonus: For a gift that costs $0 but provides LOTS of meals for kids, you can ask to spend time with him at your local FMSC packing facility in honor of Father’s Day. This is also a great way to introduce Dad to FMSC!
Who makes this: GOEX in Haiti makes shirts that are comfortable, sustainable and provide fair wages.
And don’t forget a card!

(Purchase provides 6–365 meals)
They’re one of the best in the world, so show your love for him in a heartfelt note! Or, share your heart for the FMSC mission by giving a donation card in his honor.
Who makes this: Rosie’s Boutique from Simonette, Haiti is staffed by artisans who have hand-embroider beautiful, witty cards for all occasions.
Give gifts that show your appreciation for the father in your life and provide for families around the world. Visit FMSC MarketPlace online or in person and make every purchase count.
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