Josh’s one thirteenth birthday began a thirteen years of impact tradition at Children’s Hunger Fund, as he celebrates by packing Food Paks and sharing hope.

Mario Aguilar’s journey from skeptic to servant-leader shows how God used his story to shape gospel-centered ministry development at Children’s Hunger Fund.

As we celebrate 36 journeys, one mission, we rejoice in how God has led volunteers to become CHF staff, uniting their hearts around Christ-centered service to children in need and faithful donor care worldwide. Each story—from Poverty Encounter facilitators to ministry development directors and operations coordinators—shows how a simple step of volunteering at Children’s Hunger Fund has grown into a long-term ministry calling, as volunteers-turned-staff now help local churches deliver hope to suffering children through practical mercy and the message of the gospel.

Apostol's story from one of Albania's forgotten neighborhoods shows the kind of joy that refuses to fade when God's people bring hope to families in deep poverty. In a small shack on the outskirts of Korce, where rain seeps through walls and work is scarce, our local church partner began visiting Apostol's family, bringing Food Paks, sharing the gospel, and praying with them. Through this ongoing mercy ministry, Apostol has gone from isolation and discrimination to serving as one of the church’s top volunteers, spreading the same joy and hope in Jesus that now fills his own soul, even in the midst of many difficulties.

Since 2008, Children’s Hunger Fund has partnered with local churches throughout Nepal, a country often considered among the poorest in the world. Nepal’s communities face serious challenges, including widespread poverty and frequent devastation caused by earthquakes. To address these needs, Children’s Hunger Fund provides local churches with food and essential aid, enabling them to support the most vulnerable families in their areas.

Across the United States, poverty remains a daily reality for countless children and families. Nearly 1 in 6 children experience food insecurity, underscoring the urgent need for action. In response, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) began preparing in 2023 to launch a domestic expansion initiative, which will equip churches in communities beyond CHF’s existing Volunteer Centers...