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The Lord truely loves all of us, regardless of our political, social or religious
beliefs.
Maybe this is the lesson the Lord intended for that family. I'm sure nobody died of starvation.
1. You are asked if there are any family members who can help.
2. The Bishop over your finance with you. (There are those who do try to take advantage of the program)
3. Then the Bishop decides on how much help the member needs.
I know because IV have had a need for help a few times over the past 26 years. Not the whole 26 years just on occasions and was glad it was there. When I was kid I would go with my dad to the church welfare farm and help out, IV even helped at the cannery and store house so I do know how it works, no one starves that I have ever seen.
I think a Church with its own Welfare System, Family Service, and Food Label is truly outstanding.
Rhis is almost unheard in other Churches where the Tithe Money goes to pay staff and build larger buildings.
When you bring your Tithe to the Store House you deserve to get something back besides We Will Pray For You.
The Bishops I have known have been very responsive to the needs of the people.
This is Organization and networking and helping one another and that is what God wants us to do.
Since you have internet access I think the fastest way is to go to Mormon.org and go to the "worship with us page" and then find out ward is nearest you. You might be able to call now, or wait until Sunday for meetings. There will probably be some people there on Tuesday or Wednesday night at the building you can contact.
I served a mission in Las Vegas and knew of several bishops who had worked out plans to extent aid to people who were not members of the church, some of which we were teaching.
Depending on your situation the church also has a program called Deseret Industries which aids people in developing skills for employment.
I am sure if you go to the ward on Sunday you can get some help, and if you go on Tuesday or Wednesday evening you have a good chance of meeting someone who can at least give you direction on what to do next.
It is well established truth that people who are willing to make changes in their lives as well as take advantage of many different resources available, will find solutions to their problems with the Lord's help. Every bishop, however, will get a little teary thinking about those who only want bread or a rent payment. If we could better help people see how prosperity is governed, the bishop's storehouse would diminish as a small portion of the Lord's greater and more magnificent storehouse!