The World Hunger Fund was established by a World Conference resolution (GCR 1148) in 1978. It provided 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 moneys to the support of ministries directed toward the problems of world hunger.”
Mission Alignment
The primary purpose of the World Hunger Team is embedded in the Mission Initiatives of Abolish Poverty, End Suffering and Pursue Peace on Earth. These initiatives are described as reaching out through compassionate ministries to serve the poor and hungry and stop conditions that diminish the worth of persons.
The team envisions a world in which abundant food is distributed justly so all are fed, and there is peace in all the Earth.
Team Priorities 2019-2023
The World Hunger Fund was established by a World Conference resolution (GCR 1148) in 1978. It provided 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 moneys to the support of ministries directed toward the problems of world hunger.”
In 1979 the First Presidency established the World Hunger Team to “provide funds to alleviate hunger, educate persons about hunger issues, and advocate on behalf of the hungry.”
The World Hunger Team encouraged congregations and mission centers to consider ministries and projects that address the needs of those enmeshed in poverty, hunger, and injustice.
Team Members
Richard James, chair
Ron Harmon
Art Smith
Bunda Chibwe
Scott Murphy
Steve Graffeo