Humanitarian Service
How the Church serves around the world.
“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Matthew 25:40
Loving our neighbors, near and far
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seek to follow the Savior’s two great commandments: to love God and to love our neighbor. Each year the Church publishes a report on how it cares for those in need through humanitarian projects, welfare and self-reliance resources, and volunteer service. The figures below come straight from the Church’s official reports, and each one links to its source.
The Church’s care for those in need
Figures from Caring for Those in Need: 2025 Report, published by the Church on March 10, 2026.
At a glance
Humanitarian projects and aid
Welfare and self-reliance
Volunteers and JustServe
Figures are copied exactly from the Church’s published reports and are updated here when a new report comes out. Expenditures do not include the value of volunteer hours.
How the Church cares for those in need
Fast offerings
Once a month, members go without food and drink for two meals and give a fast offering at least equal to the value of those meals. Bishops use fast offerings to help people in need, often close to home.
The Humanitarian Aid Fund
Donations to the Church’s Humanitarian Aid Fund support emergency response and other approved projects, such as clean water, immunization, wheelchairs, vision care, maternal and newborn care, and food security.
Latter-day Saint Charities
Latter-day Saint Charities is the Church’s humanitarian organization. The Church began its humanitarian outreach in 1984, and it often works with trusted organizations to help people regardless of race, religion, or nationality.
Welfare and the bishops’ storehouse
The Church welfare program began in 1936. Through bishops’ storehouses, Deseret Industries, Employment Services, Family Services, and the Perpetual Education Fund, it helps people meet immediate needs and build self-reliance.
How you can help
Give a fast offering
Give through your ward on a donation slip or online with your Church Account.
Church donationsDonate to humanitarian aid
Give to the Church’s Humanitarian Aid Fund through its official donation page.
Humanitarian Aid FundServe locally with JustServe
Find volunteer needs around Ivins, Santa Clara, and St. George.
JustServe.orgServe with our quorum
Ask for help or join our quorum service list.
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