KAFHI Expands 'Bread and Gospel' Ministry Across U.S., Launches Second Regional Supporters' Council in Chicago
June 9, 2025
Korean American Food for the Hungry International (KAFHI) is accelerating its mission to expand the 'Bread and Gospel' ministry throughout the United States. Following the establishment of the KAFHI Southeast Supporters' Council in Atlanta last year, the organization successfully held an inaugural service for the KAFHI Midwest Supporters' Council—covering the Chicago area—on Sunday, June 8th, officially declaring the start of the 'KAFHI 2.0' era.
Yoo Won-sik, President of KAFHI, is introducing the ministry of Korean American Food for the Hungry International.
During the inaugural service, President Yoo Won-sik announced the goal of establishing a total of six regional supporters' councils across the U.S. by 2026, building upon the core missions of 'Bread and Gospel' and 'Relief and Mission.' The 'KAFHI 2.0' initiative aims to secure 1,000 donors for each council. The Midwest Supporters' Council is the second regional body to be organized, following the Southeast Chapter in Atlanta last year. Secretary-General Chung Seung-ho outlined plans to complete the formation of the remaining councils, including New York (Northeast), Dallas (South Central), LA (Southwest), and Seattle (Northwest). Currently, KAFHI has approximately 1,700 supporters nationwide, including 200 in the Chicago area.
The event served as both the founding service and the Executive Appointment Ceremony for the KAFHI Midwest Supporters' Council. The service, emceed by KAFHI Secretary-General Chung Seung-ho, began with a prayer by Pastor Kim Jong-gwan (Dasom Church) and a sermon by Pastor Kim Kyung-soo (The Church of Promise), followed immediately by the appointment ceremony.
In the ceremony, President Yoo Won-sik personally presented the letter of appointment to Jun Suk Lee, the new Supporters' Council Head, officially marking the launch of the Midwest Council. Mr. Jun Suk Lee spoke of his 10-year relationship with KAFHI, stating he was inspired by Secretary-General Chung Seung-ho's dedication to "participate in the ministry." He announced his aspiration to establish donor chapters across six Midwestern states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa. He called for the active involvement of local pastors and business professionals.
Yoo Won-sik, President of KAFHI(left), presents the letter of appointment to Lee Joon-seok, Head of the Midwest Supporters' Council.
The event concluded with a congratulatory message from Pastor Shim Chang-sup (Fellowship Church, KAFHI Director) and a benediction by Pastor Kim Young-moon (Sae Nal Church). The subsequent dinner included a personal testimony by President Yoo Won-sik, who also introduced KAFHI's ministry. President Yoo, who previously served as the President of Food for the Hungry Korea, is currently the President of KAFHI. He emphasized that KAFHI is a Korean-centric organization jointly created by the Korea and U.S. Food for the Hungry headquarters, and he reiterated the start of the 'KAFHI 2.0' era to expand the U.S. ministry further.
Group Photo after the Midwest Supporters' Council Inauguration
