This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.

Supports Deseret transportation in helping to maintain the fleet of trucks and other equipment necessary to deliver and store commodities for use at the bishops' storehouses and other Welfare facilities.