Bishop's storehouse

The term can also be used figuratively to refer to all of the time, talents, skills, materials, compassion, and financial means of the members of the church that are available to be applied in the service of the needy.

Most of the goods in the storehouse are purchased with fast offering funds or produced on church-owned agricultural property.

Persons in need, whether members of the church or not, can access the storehouse by approaching a bishop or local Relief Society president.

In areas of the world without a dedicated building, the bishop can render assistance by purchasing food and household necessities with church fast offering funds and delivering the goods to the recipient.

The bishop can also draw on the "storehouse" of church members' available time, talents, and abilities to assist the needy.