As disciples of Jesus Christ, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strive to follow the Savior’s admonition to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, take in the stranger, clothe the naked, and visit the sick and those in prison (see Matthew 25:35–36).

The Church sponsors humanitarian relief and development projects around the world that benefit those of other faiths. These projects include emergency relief assistance in times of disaster and programs that strengthen the self-reliance of individuals, families, and communities.

Hundreds of full-time Church volunteers with skills and experience in education, agriculture, social work, business, and medicine serve throughout the world as part of these humanitarian projects.

The Church conducts humanitarian activities worldwide. From 1985 to 2007 Humanitarian Services provided more than $1.01 billion in total assistance to needy individuals in 165 countries.

• Taking care of the poor: Church dedicates Bishops' Central Storehouse

  Before dedicating the Church's new Utah Bishop's Central Storehouse on Jan. 26, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf stood and expressed gratitude for "acts of love" that, some 65 years earlier, resulted in a shipment of food and clothing from Salt Lake City to his home in East Germany.
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

• Pure religion: 'Never forget'

  Takao Osawa balanced himself as he walked around what was left of the cement foundation that used to be his home on the Oshika Peninsula in northern Japan. He pointed to the empty spaces and described the tsunami.
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012

• Church reaches out to disaster victims in Turkey, other nations

  The Church is sending blankets and other relief supplies in response to a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Van, Turkey, Oct. 23 — killing hundreds, trapping hundreds more beneath the rubble and injuring thousands.
  Published: Friday, Oct. 28, 2011

• Providing Atmit, hope

  We were on the shoulder of the Peruvian Andes near the Ecuadorian border but so far off the beaten path that not even Google Earth ventured to go there.
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011

• BYU scientist, specialists work together to fortify Atmit
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
• Saving Seamay: Senior missionary couple serves Guatemalan village
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
• 'A sight to behold' — Rural vision project in India
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011
• Church aids drought victims
  
  Published: Friday, July 29, 2011
• 'Fight Poverty, Empower People'
  
  Published: Thursday, July 7, 2011
• Sendai missionaries return to disaster zone to help rebuild community
  
  Published: Saturday, June 25, 2011
• Massachusetts: Primary children help clean up after tornado
  
  Published: Monday, June 13, 2011
• 'Helping Hands' reach Joplin community
  
  Published: Saturday, June 4, 2011
• Call for special day of service
  
  Published: Saturday, April 30, 2011
• Welfare Services — 75th anniversary
  
  Published: Friday, April 29, 2011
• Helping hands clean up after severe storms
  
  Published: Friday, April 22, 2011
• Church Welfare Program: Pres. Monson defines caring for others
  
  Published: Saturday, April 16, 2011
• 500 muddy Mormons dig out Silverado
  
  Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
• Church assists needy at Catholic monastery in Lima
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011
• New Zealand quake: Missionaries, members safe
  
  Published: Friday, Feb. 25, 2011
• Members relieve hunger in DR Congo
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011
• Church members help flood victims
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011
• Feeding Lima's children
  
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011
• Service and gratitude fueled recovery in quake-weary Peru
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010
• Church responds to cholera outbreak in Papua New Guinea and Haiti
  
  Published: Friday, Dec. 10, 2010
• Ambassador thankful for Church's humanitarian work
  
  Published: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010