Hope For The Hungry

There are several ways for you to give...

1.) Mail in a check to our office (P.O. Box 786 Belton, TX 76513)...

2.) Click here to donate through our Website...

3.) Call our office (254.939.0124) and you can make a donation using your credit or debit card...

4.) Go to our Facebook Cause site, and donate there...

5.) Long-term giving (Stocks, Wills, Annuities, Insurance)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope for the Hungry?
Hope For The Hungry is an interdenominational ministry dedicated to helping children worldwide and supporting missionaries who are living God's call to "Share the Bread of Life With a Starving World".
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Is Hope for the Hungry affiliated with any church or denomination?
No, we are not. In meeting the challenges before us, we are not guided by "organizational affiliation," but by "affiliation with Christ." Also, we endeavor to create an attitude of cooperation between mission organizations, churches, and individual Christians.
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Where is Hope for the Hungry located?
Hope for the Hungry is centrally located between Dallas and San Antonio, Texas. More specifically, our headquarters is located just off Interstate 35 approximately 60 miles north of Austin and 40 miles south of Waco.
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How much of my donation to a Children's Home goes directly to the support of the Home?
100% of your $22 per month sponsorship goes directly to the home where it is used solely for the benefit of the children at the home. We do not withhold any funds for administrative purposes if they are designated for one of the Children's Homes.
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How do I know my donations are going where Hope for the Hungry says they are going?
Hope for the Hungry believes that all charities must be accountable to the public. That's why we follow standards set forth by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). We are also audited annually by an independent CPA firm and adhere to the highest Christian ethics and standards in financial accounting and reporting.
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What is the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)?
Founded in 1979, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability is comprised of over 1,000 charitable, religious and educational organizations which are qualified for tax-exempt, nonprofit status. ECFA's steadfast purpose is to enunciate, maintain and manifest a code of financial accountability, ethics and reporting which is consistent with enlightened and responsible Christian faith and practice.
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How does Hope for the Hungry keep the overhead expense low?
Through constant evaluation and careful management, we are able to channel a large portion of our total income to ministry services. Also, each employee of Hope for the Hungry is responsible for raising his or her own support. Since no one on the staff is salaried, this enables the ministry to reduce the administrative budget accordingly.
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Where are the Children's Homes served by Hope for the Hungry located?
Children's Homes currently served by Hope for the Hungry are located in Bangalore, India Ferrier, Haiti and Guibert, Haiti. Plans for future homes are pending as God grows the ministry.
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How many missionaries are served through Hope for the Hungry?
Currently, there are 25 missionaries in 18 countries in the Missions Division including Belize, Costa Rica, Colombia, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, East Asia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United States and Zimbabwe. Additionally, there are two organizations in the Cooperative Ministries Division.
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What is Hope for the Hungry doing to help people in the Central Texas area?
There are a number of ministry opportunities in the Belton area. For example, each week more than 30 college students work with children in low income housing developments.
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Does Hope for the Hungry have overseas programs run by Americans?
As we minister in other parts of the world, we believe it to be essential that virtually all programs be directed by the men and women from the host country who have a vision to win their lost to Christ. As much, therefore, as possible, Hope For The Hungry will own no property in other countries and will endeavor to work through indigenous leadership. A good portion of our energies, therefore, is spent in developing and encouraging promising foreign-national Christian leaders.
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Does Hope for the Hungry ever sponsor "short term" mission trips?
Yes. You may view several students' experiences on the Testimony pages of our website. For further information, you may contact Mike Brister at mbrister@hopeforthehungry.org.
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Is the Hope for the Hungry "Upper Room" Retreat Center available for anyone to use?
The Upper Room Retreat Center is available for Christian organizations of up to 30 people for overnight visits. The facility may be used by groups of 50+ people for daytime activities. Reservations may be requested by contacting Sue Albin @ 1-254-939-0124. Because of ongoing seasonal commitments with Youth Camps and related ministries, the Retreat Center is not available to other groups during the months of March, June or July.
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If your question has not been answered here, please email us at hope@hopeforthehungry.org and we will be glad to assist you!

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