Wallace B. Smith (left) is congratulated by President Steve Veazey for his service to the hungry as Anne Smith, Wallace's wife, watches.

Wallace B. Smith Honored

The World Church Tangible Love/World Hunger Team recently honored Wallace B. Smith for 13 years of service and leadership to the world’s hungry.

Smith served as chair of the World Hunger Committee from 1996 to 2007, when the Tangible Love and World Hunger committees merged. During his tenure, funding for World Hunger ministries and projects surpassed $10 million.

World Conference set up the World Hunger Fund in 1978. The goal was 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.” Since 1978 funds have supported about 700 projects in 40 nations.

Also involved in supporting the hungry was Anne Smith, Wallace’s wife. She served on Bread for the World’s national board from 1980–1984 and preceded Wallace as chair of the World Hunger Committee from 1984–1994.

“It is always nice to be recognized for doing something for which one has a real passion anyway,” said Wallace

Members of the team offered thanks for his passion and leadership.

President Steve Veazey presented him with a letter that in part said, “You have been an active support for the world’s hungry, not only by your leadership role, but also by your writings. Your articles in the Herald and in church bulletins have made a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to World Hunger and Tangible Love.”

—Alex Kahtava reporting
January 2010 Herald