Feeding Our Neighbors

To address a growing U.S. hunger crisis, the General Board of Global Ministries is making 50
Feeding Our Neighbors food ministry grants available, offering up to $2,000 in emergency food
funding for United Methodist congregations with food ministries, pantries and ministry partners
across the United States. United Methodist churches seeking to participate in the program can
complete the application linked here. Applications will be accepted through December 15, 2025.
These grants are intended to inspire acts of compassion at this time, in answer to Jesus’ call in
Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink.”

Feeding Our Neighbors grants have been made available through the United Methodist
Voluntary Service Program. Designed to operate at the micro level, the grants directly support
local church food ministries and pantries, while larger Global Ministries grants will address
needs on a broader scale.

Approved grants will be dispersed within three weeks of approval to provide immediate support
for local food ministries during this critical time.
For more information or to submit a completed, signed application, email
mem@umcmission.org.