Crisis Relief

The articles below highlight our Crisis Relief work throughout the world.

By Alin Panican Co-founder & CEO, Bread of Life May 26, 2025
Help Us Prepare for a Warm Winter As spring arrives in the mountains of Broșteni, Romania, we are already looking ahead to the next winter. For most of us, staying warm is as simple as turning up the thermostat or paying the gas bill. But for the children at the Bread of Life Children’s Home, we must prepare for warmth—months in advance.
By Alin Panican BOL Co-founder May 26, 2025
Support the Food Truck Ministry Our ministry truck is a lifeline in war-torn Ukraine, where every day is a struggle for survival. Exhausted from an overnight drive and long hours at customs, we begin unloading food boxes when the piercing wail of an airstrike alarm shatters the air.
By Eduard Panican, Logistic Manager January 17, 2025
Over the past three years, God has abundantly blessed BOL with increased food donations. We have grown from receiving only a few aid containers yearly to averaging over 35 containers annually. This incredible blessing allows us to help thousands of people through our Bread of Life Crisis Relief program.
By George Leid BOL President October 4, 2024
A few months ago, I had the privilege of accompanying our BOL team to deliver food to Ukraine. Our trip began at our warehouse in Bucharest with multiple loaded trucks and trailers headed toward our destination, Ismail, Ukraine. Ismail is in the southwest corner of Ukraine and is relatively safe.
By BOL Team October 4, 2024
Dear Friends, recently, Romania has been devastated by severe flooding caused by the Boris cyclone. This natural disaster has claimed 7 lives and displaced hundreds of families as entire villages were swept away by the floodwaters.
By Alin Panican BOL Co-founder May 29, 2024
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Gal 6:9 KJV Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, our food trucks serve as vessels of daily provision and spiritual sustenance in conflict-ridden Ukraine. Stationed near the front lines, they are symbols of hope, braving danger to feed and nourish souls.
By Alin Panican, BOL Founder April 5, 2024
In the early stages of the Bread of Life ministry, we embarked on a journey fueled by faith, unaware of the magnitude of God’s unfolding plan. Over two decades, our focus on rescuing and nurturing neglected children has evolved into a multifaceted ministry.
By Alin Panican, BOL Founder March 29, 2024
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 25:35
By Bread of Life Team April 6, 2023
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed;  for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Proverbs 22:9  The war in Ukraine is well known to everyone by now. So well known that we risk becoming insensitive to the news reports no matter how bad or severe they are. As this war has […]
By Bread of Life Team August 17, 2022
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as […]
By Bread of Life Team August 17, 2022
Communism fell in Romania in December 1989. Even though I was only eight, I still remember many details about our life before the revolution and the difficult years that followed. Growing up in a big family, we faced many difficulties during that time, and providing food was a pressing struggle. One vivid memory I recall […]
By Bread of Life Team August 17, 2022
Amid the war turmoil that spreads its terror worldwide, we all play an active role. The vibrations of the Russian shelling in Ukraine, our neighboring country, are clear reminders to our hearts as they bring to the forefront memories from previous Romanian wars with Russia.  We are not to be spectators to this crisis but […]
By Bread of Life Team May 16, 2022
 The last weeks have been difficult for many, but often God uses hard times to bring about good. The crisis in Ukraine opened the door to a new ministry for Bread of Life, and you are helping make it possible. We appreciate all your involvement and the dedication of our BOL team and volunteers.  For […]