Food for the Poor Data Breach Affects 52,286 Americans

Between September 2 and September 6, 2024, Food for the Poor, Inc. experienced unauthorized access to its internal network, leading to a significant data breach. The organization first discovered unusual network activity on September 6, 2024, prompting an immediate investigation. This investigation confirmed unauthorized access and revealed that sensitive personal information had been compromised.

The detailed investigation concluded on March 7, 2025, and identified that the breach affected approximately 52,286 individuals across the United States. Among those affected were 5 residents of Maine and 19 residents of New Hampshire.

The compromised information included personally identifiable information (PII) such as Social Security numbers, driver's license/state ID numbers, passport numbers, tax ID numbers, financial account numbers and payment card information. Additionally, protected health information (PHI) such as health information and health insurance details were also exposed.

Food for the Poor, Inc. officially notified affected consumers on April 4, 2025, through written notices. The company also reported the breach to the Maine Attorney General's office on April 6, 2025, and to the New Hampshire Attorney General's office on April 4, 2025. The breach disclosures can be found on the websites of the Maine Attorney General and the New Hampshire Attorney General, as well as on the Food for the Poor, Inc. website.

Food for the Poor, Inc.'s response

To support affected individuals, Food for the Poor, Inc. is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. These services include 12 months of credit monitoring alerts and proactive fraud assistance. Affected individuals can enroll in these services by visiting the dedicated Cyberscout enrollment page and entering the unique enrollment code provided in their notification letter. Enrollment must be completed within 90 days from the date of the notification letter.

Food for the Poor, Inc. encourages affected individuals to remain vigilant by regularly reviewing their credit reports, financial account statements, and health insurance statements for any suspicious activity or errors. Individuals can request a free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus—TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax—by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com or calling 1-877-322-8228.

Additionally, affected individuals may consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on their credit files to further protect themselves. Information on how to place a fraud alert or credit freeze can be found by contacting the credit reporting bureaus directly:

• TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
• Experian: 1-888-397-3742
• Equifax: 1-888-298-0045

For further assistance or questions regarding this data breach, Food for the Poor, Inc. has set up a dedicated assistance phone line at 1-833-998-8092, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ET.

For more information about Food for the Poor, Inc., visit their official website at foodforthepoor.org.