Introduction

The Texas Baptist Offering for World Hunger funds specific hunger relief and development ministries in the United States and around the world and is supported by donations from churches and individuals. Funding proposals for hunger ministries are submitted annually by Baptist entities (e.g., churches, missions personnel) through trusted Baptist partners, including the Baptist World Alliance, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, national Baptist unions, Texas Baptists (BGCT) missions and ministry agencies, other state conventions, and Texas Baptist associations. Ministries funded each year are listed and described in Hunger Offering print and web publications so that donors can know exactly which ministries their gifts are supporting.

Hunger Offering funds exclusively support ministries which directly alleviate immediate needs (relief) and/or help people move out of poverty (development). Hunger Offering funds, for example, can be used to purchase food and food storage equipment, to prepare meals and purchase food preparation equipment, to produce food and support agricultural and animal husbandry development, to provide clean water and sanitation, to support micro-enterprise and income development, and to help prepare people for employment. Hunger Offering funds are not used for salary support. Approximately 25 percent of the Hunger Offering ministry budget is distributed in Texas, 15 percent in the United States outside of Texas, and 60 percent internationally.

Ninety-two percent of the income to the Offering directly supports hunger relief and development ministries. Eight percent is used for education and promotion.

How to Apply

To apply for a Hunger Offering grant, request an application from the Christian Life Commission by contacting:

Ferrell Foster, Coordinator
Texas Baptist Offering for World Hunger
Christian Life Commission
333 N. Washington
Dallas, TX 75246-1798
Email: ferrell.foster@texasbaptists.org
Phone: (214) 828-5230
FAX: (214) 828-5261

Provide all of the information requested in the application form, including information about the sponsoring Baptist agency, and send applications by mail as hard copies or by email as attachments to the above address. Attach brief supporting information, including ministry program reports, background and need data, and community profiles. Contact Ferrell Foster to ask questions and/or to get more information about Hunger Offering grants.