Welfare means temporal and spiritual well-being. "The welfare plan builds faith in the Lord Jesus Christ," Elder Robert D. Hales has said. "It gives us a window into the life of the Savior, experiencing the type of life He led while on earth." To help bishops and Relief Society presidents follow this inspired plan for the "poor and needy," President Hinckley has counseled them to "work closely" and "consult together" in administering Church welfare.

For more information on welfare please visit the Provident Living website.