A movement where Christ is named
Food for the Hungry
Relief & justice · Founded 1971 · by Larry Ward · Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Food for the Hungry is a Christian relief and development organization founded in 1971 by Larry Ward. Its mission is to end poverty by walking with communities and churches for a season of years, addressing physical, spiritual, and social needs together. Working in vulnerable communities around the world, it partners with local leaders to bring lasting change in Jesus' name.
What they do
Food for the Hungry partners with vulnerable communities over a period of years, walking alongside local families and churches to address hunger, health, education, and clean water together.
It responds to disasters and famine with emergency food, water, and supplies, then helps communities rebuild and grow more resilient for the future.
Its child sponsorship and development programs invest in children, agriculture, and livelihoods so that families can move out of poverty and lead their own communities forward.
The Scripture behind the work
Where the door leads
Food for the Hungry works from the conviction that God loves every person and calls his people to care for the poor. It partners with local churches and shares the hope of Jesus alongside practical help. To join in, you can sponsor a child, give, or pray for the communities it serves.
Connect to the real thing
The Living Bread is a door, not the destination. The life is with Christ and his people.
People also ask
What does Food for the Hungry do?
It works with vulnerable communities on hunger, clean water, health, education, and disaster relief, walking with them over a period of years.
Is it a Christian organization?
Yes. Food for the Hungry is explicitly Christian and partners with local churches while serving people of all backgrounds.