Thank you for celebrating 35 years of ministry with us at the Children’s Hunger Fund Anniversary Banquet. What a gift it was to gather with nearly 600 friends at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to reflect on all that God has accomplished through this ministry.
Together, we celebrated stories of lives changed, partnerships strengthened, and the faithful work of local churches serving children and families around the world. We were deeply encouraged by the voices of trusted leaders and ministry partners who helped us look back with gratitude—and look ahead with hope—as we shared the vision for the future and what God may do in the years to come.
Most of all, we are grateful for you. Your presence, prayers, and generosity are helping equip local pastors to deliver food, care, and the hope of the gospel to children in need. Because of friends like you, hearts are being reached, and lives are being changed.
Thank you for standing with us, for celebrating this milestone, and for continuing to walk alongside us as we deliver hope to suffering children around the world.
For the children we serve,
As a young man, the devastating poverty Dave witnessed at a children’s hospital in Honduras changed him forever. With a united passion to impact the next generation and help local churches build relationships with children in poverty in their communities, Dave and his wife, Lynn, founded Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF).
CHF is highly rated for stewardship and transparency, including a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and MinistryWatch’s 100/100 donor confidence score and “A” transparency grade. CHF has also received MinistryWatch’s “Shining Light” award (2019, 2022, and 2025). CHF has distributed more than $2 billion in aid, bringing hope to children in 33 countries worldwide, including the US. Dave and Lynn live in Simi Valley, CA.
Dr. Mark Tatlock is president of The Master’s Academy International (TMAI) and professor of missions at The Master’s University and Seminary (TMUS). With over 31 years of experience in executive administration, he is dedicated to pastoral and theological training for cross-cultural ministry within urban and international contexts. As a faculty member and graduate of The Master’s Seminary, he is committed to TMAI’s theological distinctives and the priorities of pastoral training, sound theology, and expository preaching.
Mark serves as an elder and pastor at Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, CA. Mark and his wife, Lisa—an author and former professor—have five children and are passionate about serving orphans, foster children, and those with disabilities, reflecting their commitment to modeling God’s love through adoption.
Francis Chan has served as a pastor for over thirty years. He is a New York Times–bestselling author of several books, including Crazy Love, Letters to the Church, and Until Unity. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for thirty years and coauthored You and Me Forever. Currently, Francis lives in Northern California, teaching and discipling the next generation of pastors and leaders.
Edward Graham oversees the international and domestic operations of Samaritan’s Purse. He frequently travels to disaster areas to coordinate operations and encourage families affected by catastrophic events. He also meets with key government officials and church leaders in affected areas to build relationships and coordinate additional essential support as staff and volunteers work to meet critical needs on the ground.
With a background in the US Army and extensive leadership experience, Graham ensures the ministry upholds high standards of biblical integrity, excellence, and dedication to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
He is the youngest son of Franklin and Jane Graham and the grandson of Billy Graham. He and his wife, Kristy, have been married for 20 years and have one daughter and three sons. They are raising their family in the mountains of North Carolina.
Joni Eareckson Tada is the founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that provides Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni and Friends provides practical support and spiritual help to special needs families worldwide. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Joni and Ken: An Untold Love Story, Diamonds in the Dust, and the Gold Medallion Award-winning When God Weeps. Joni and her husband, Ken, reside in Calabasas, CA.
In 2002, Michael and Carol Hart founded ZOE International, a nonprofit headquartered in Santa Clarita, CA. They have served as CEO and President for 24 years. ZOE’s primary passion and objective is to share the gospel with those who have never heard and to make Jesus known in all that they do. Their second objective is to find long-term solutions to end child trafficking globally and to serve orphans in distress. They believe Jesus is the answer to every crisis on earth and the only one who can truly transform a life. They work closely with churches, government, law enforcement, and other nonprofit organizations. ZOE has teams operating in the USA, Thailand, Australia, Japan, and Mexico.
At Children’s Hunger Fund, our mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.
Children’s Hunger Fund distributes aid through three locations in the US—Dallas, San Antonio, and our headquarters in Los Angeles—and over a thousand local church partners in 33 countries worldwide. We also work with like-minded partners across the US to resource over 3,500 additional local churches with donated food and goods.
Because of friends like you, CHF has been able to help local churches share the hope of the gospel to children and families in need for more than thirty years. Since 1991, 96% of total contributions have supported programs that serve suffering children and families—over 750 million meals have been distributed.
If you have any questions regarding the event please email: events@childrenshungerfund.org or call 818-743-4987.