For a long time, we have carried the people of Lebanon in our hearts. Now we are going to meet them. This is our inaugural visit, and it marks the moment our work stops being something we do from far away and becomes something we do side by side.
We will be connecting with several families. The needs are significant, and we do not take lightly the trust they are placing in us.
If you have ever wanted to be part of this work, now is the time. Any gift you can give will be deeply appreciated and will help us support these families.
DonateThank you for walking with us. Please keep our team in your prayers.
Providing food and family support to the people of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, serving every person with dignity.
The Lebanon Project is committed to restoring hope and strengthening lives among the people of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley by providing food and family support to those facing hardship. Rooted in the love of God and the belief that people need people, we serve individuals and families with compassion, dignity, and respect, carrying forward the spirit of neighborly love, resilience, and shared humanity that has united Lebanon's diverse communities for generations.
No family should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Through the generosity of our supporters, we provide food baskets and essential groceries to individuals and families facing hardship, a reminder that hope remains and no one is forgotten.
Strong families build strong communities. We come alongside families with assistance tailored to their most immediate needs, strengthening households, encouraging resilience, and reminding every family that they are not alone.
Our goal is a fully operational food pantry by 2030, giving the people of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley a dependable place to turn to for food, every day of the year.
When Walid Haikal returned to Lebanon in 1995 after more than two decades away, he expected to revisit the homeland of his childhood. Instead, he encountered families facing extraordinary hardship, yet meeting each day with remarkable resilience, generosity, and hope.
That experience changed his life. He made a promise that he would return, not simply as a visitor, but as someone committed to serving the people of Lebanon. Since then, he has traveled back year after year, carrying humanitarian aid made possible through the generosity of friends, churches, families, and supporters who believe compassion has the power to change lives.
We serve so that others may find salvation through our love and our actions, trusting that every meal shared and every hand extended reflects a hope greater than ourselves.
Walid's wife, Jane, has walked this journey with him from the beginning, bringing her own love and steadfast support to the mission every step of the way.
"No one should face hardship alone. We serve because every person is created with inherent dignity, every family deserves hope, and every act of kindness, done in the love of Jesus Christ, has the power to transform lives."
Walid Haikal immigrated from Lebanon to the United States in 1972 and has devoted more than three decades to serving the people of his homeland. Since returning to Lebanon for the first time in 1995, he has traveled back each year to personally deliver humanitarian aid throughout the Bekaa Valley. What began as one man's desire to help has grown into a lifelong mission dedicated to restoring hope, preserving dignity, and serving every person with love.
AJ Rosario serves as Chief Technology Officer for The Lebanon Project, overseeing technology strategy, website development, digital communications, cybersecurity, and online outreach. He leads efforts to expand the organization's digital presence and strengthen donor engagement around the world.
The Lebanon Project is a nonprofit corporation governed by bylaws and a board of directors, and it is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
There is more than one way to be part of this mission. The first is also the most important.
Our first official mission trip to the Bekaa Valley takes place November 9 to 20, 2026. We are asking for your prayers.
We would be honored to pray for you too. Share a request, and we will lift it up.
If your church, ministry, or group would like to walk alongside this work, we would love to hear from you.
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Copy our linkThe Lebanon Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax deductible, and we believe you deserve to see the paperwork that proves it.
Our official 501(c)(3) tax exempt status letter from the IRS. View or download the PDF.
Our official IRS notice assigning The Lebanon Project's Employer Identification Number. View or download the PDF.
As a public charity, The Lebanon Project files the appropriate annual return with the IRS each year to maintain full transparency with our donors and community.
Every donation provides more than food. It offers hope. Your generosity reminds families that they are seen, valued, and never forgotten. Together, we are building stronger communities through compassion and service.
Please make checks payable to The Lebanon Project and mail to:
The Lebanon Project
5314 Gardner Court
Williamsburg, VA 23188
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The Lebanon Project is committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, and accountability. Every donation entrusted to our mission is managed with integrity and directed toward serving families in need throughout Lebanon.
Giving for the first time? Here are some quick answers.
Yes. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity recognized by the IRS, with Employer Identification Number 42 4812940. You can view our IRS determination letter and EIN letter in the Donations & Tax Information section.
Yes. Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law under IRC Section 170. Please keep your receipt and speak with your tax advisor about your own situation.
Send us a short email at donations@thelebanonproject.org or call (703) 887 9929 with your name and the amount you gave, and we will send you a receipt.
Of course. We have a simple, large print, step by step guide that walks you through it. You can also give by check, or call us and we will help you personally.
Please make checks payable to The Lebanon Project and mail them to 5314 Gardner Court, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Yes. Contact us at donations@thelebanonproject.org or (703) 887 9929, and we will provide instructions for a secure transfer directly between banks.
We provide food and family support to the people of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, serving every person with dignity and in the love of Christ.
Join our prayer partners list in the Get Involved section, and we will send updates. We plan to share pictures and videos as soon as we return from our first mission trip.
Together, we can place food on a family's table and stand beside communities facing hardship with compassion, dignity, and love. Thank you for becoming part of our story.
