SONFISH
When just 25 cents can feed a hungry child, every penny counts!
The History of Sonfish...
In 1983, two faithful followers of Jesus and long-term advocates for poor refugees, Jim and Virginia Willoughby were moved by reported images showcasing the devastating effects of hunger, particularly on the African continent.
The couple owned and managed a plastic production factory in Cincinnati, Ohio, and had been longtime supporters of IDES' ministry. Jim had even served on the IDES Board of Directors for a time! Frustrated with the lack of media attention on the truly incredible needs, the Willoughby's decided to use the resources God had given them in order to raise money and awareness for the hungry. Thus, the now iconic blue plastic SonFish banks were created. Over 40 years later, it costs only $0.25 to provide one meal for a hungry child. Hard to believe, right?
With a SonFish Bank, there is no easier way to help the hungry and hurting.
Just save up your spare change inside the fish, and make a designated donation to IDES for the total amount once it's full. 100% of the funds you or your group raise with SonFish is distributed to IDES hunger relief projects around the world. The banks can also be used as a fantastic teaching tool for children in communicating the idea of missions and God's power.
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The Logistics:
Order SonFish Banks assembled, ready to be filled,
OR volunteer your time putting them together at our headquarters.
FAQ:
Q: What’s the max amount of SonFish I can receive?
A: As many as you’d like. We send SonFish already assembled in groups of 50.
Q: What size group do you recommend for a SonFish Bank assembly?
A: In theory, SonFish Bank assemblies only require 1-2 people however we recommend at least one person per step - 5 people.
Q: When planning a SonFish assembly, how long should we expect for the event to last?
A: SonFish builds are fairly quick events. If you’re fully equipped with 5 volunteers, you could easily complete one box of SonFish within an hour.
Sonfish Bank Assemblies:
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