Farming for the Needy

SALT LAKE CITY | 8 Jul 2009 | The Church's farms, factories and canneries exist to benefit those in need, but the acres of alfalfa on one Utah farm benefit some who don't consume the commodity.

Family Food Supply Part of Being Prepared for Tough Times

SALT LAKE CITY | 8 Jul 2009 | A recent story in the Washington Post tells of one woman's experience of using one of the home storage centers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) to prepare a reserve of dry-packed food for her family. For decades leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have encouraged Mormons to have a reasonable supply of food on hand for unforeseen times of need and emergencies. The Church operates over 100 storage centers to help facilitate this.

Hospital Ship Staffed by Hundreds of Volunteer Medical Professionals Provides "Comfort" in Seven Countries

Atlantic Ocean | 30 Jun 2009 | Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working alongside the United States Navy and other relief organizations as part of a humanitarian and medical training mission that is blessing the lives of thousands.

News Coverage of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir 2009 Summer Tour

SALT LAKE CITY | 29 Jun 2009 | The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square enter the final weekend of their summer tour. A cast of 500 musicians, performers and support personnel have put on a show to remember for thousands — in venues from Cincinnati to Kansas City.