Caring through Feeding the Hungry
During His ministry, Christ fed the hungry and helped those in need. Today, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strives to emulate the Savior’s example by addressing hunger throughout the world.
How Does the Church Help?
The Church seeks to help all achieve self-reliance. However, it is often difficult to focus on long-term goals if your urgent needs are not being met. To that end, the Church works to provide immediate relief to those in need while also addressing root issues of hunger wherever it is found.
Addressing Immediate Needs
The Church’s farms, orchards, and other facilities produce food that is distributed to 123 bishops’ storehouse locations—as well as hundreds of community food banks across North America. The Church also works with trusted organizations to distribute food to those in need around the world.
Child Nutrition
Proper nutrition in the early years of life is vital to help children grow and thrive. The Church operates its own child nutrition efforts to help Church members’ children and others in the community that need help.
Long-Term Food Security
The Church facilitates humanitarian projects all over the world to address root issues of hunger. These efforts help to improve agricultural sustainability, food access, and other causes of hunger and malnutrition.
Preparedness
Members of the Church practice principles of self-reliance whenever possible, often storing food for times of difficulty. This practice helps many Church members to better care for themselves in the event of an emergency, which allows them to better help others.
Who Does This Effort Benefit?
Church Members
The Church seeks to address the hunger and nutritional needs of members through its programs and services.
Local Communities
Through humanitarian projects and donations to community food pantries, the Church seeks to help community members experiencing hunger.
Children
Through the Child Nutrition Effort, children can avoid or be treated for malnutrition so they can reach their full potential mentally and physically.
How Can I Get Involved?
Hunger exists everywhere, but the cause of hunger varies by the circumstances of the individuals in your area. Here are a few ideas on how to address hunger in your community.
- Volunteer at and donate to your local food pantry.
- Start a community garden to address hunger needs in your area.
- Talk to your friends and family about hunger in your community and what they can do to help.
See What the Church Did in 2023
Learn more about projects undertaken by the Church to feed the hungry in 2023.