About Us

World Hunger Fund - offering freely  to a hungry world the abundance from  those who have shared so willingly.

History
The World Hunger Fund was established by World Conference resolution in 1978 (GCR 1148). It provides in part for a program to be established to "facilitate opportunities for those interested and motivated to participate in additional ways beyond the fasting discipline and to add these funds to the support of ministries directed toward problems of world hunger."

In 1979 the First Presidency established the World Hunger Fund as a special part of the Oblation Fund. Its purpose is to provide funds to alleviate hunger, and to educate persons about hunger issues and advocate on behalf of the hungry. A World Hunger Committee (now World Hunger-Tangible Love Funding Team) was appointed to review requests and make recommendations to the First Presidency.

As a church we have been collecting and distributing contributions for world hunger since 1980.  Our efforts have been blessed.  Millions of dollars have been received and distributed to benefit many worthy projects around the world. As additional resources are gathered, the World Hunger Committee will continue in its task of reviewing projects and funding proposals.  Our prayer is that the Spirit of Jesus Christ will continue to inspire generous support.

Funding Strategy
The World Hunger Committee meets two times per year in Independence, Missouri to consider requests for funding. The majority of disbursements are made through Outreach International and World Accord, organizations with ties to Community of Christ. Contributions are also made for emergency hunger relief following disasters to organizations such as The International Red Cross, Oxfam America, Mercy Corps International, and others. Direct funding to local congregations or jurisdictions for food pantries and other hunger-related projects are also provided.