HARVEST
OF TALENTS
Your Talents can Feed the Hungry.
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Your creativity can change lives...
In 1983, Pat Snyder had a vision: she wanted to empower the ordinary people of her church to feed hungry people. And thus was born the first "Harvest of Talents" at Lincoln Christian Church.
Since then, the 'Harvest of Talents for World Hunger' has expanded to several different groups that regularly host creative events around the country each year.
Cumulatively, the Harvest events have raised a total of over $4.5 million, 100% of directly toward feeding programs around the world.
Any church, school, or company in any town can host its own Harvest event. Or, you can personally donate hand-crafted items or services directly to IDES or to another group's event.
There is no limit to how creative you can be!
Use your talents
Buy or sell at a
harvest event
Help feed those who are hungry worldwide!
If you are looking to buy local, handmade, unique, and sometimes delicious items all while helping feed hungry people around the world, Harvest of Talents is the right place for you.
Each event is put on by our dedicated Harvest leaders who help people discover and contribute their talents to help feed hungry people. When you go to a Harvest of Talents, you are likely to find an array of delicious homemade food, beautiful artistry, handmade decorations, elaborate crochet and quilt products, and so much more. Harvest of Talents has something for everyone, you just have to come see for yourself!
Join the Harvest!
Harvest of Talents Event Schedule for 2026:
Fortville Christian Church- September 12
Second Church of Christ- September 12
Michigantown Christian Church- September 19-20
Plum Creek Christian Church- September 19
Milford Christian Church- September 26
Unity Christian Church- October 17
Lincoln Christian Church- October 24
First Christian Church of Carmi, IL- November 8
The Church of Christ at Eaton, OH- November 14
There are so many places in this world for you to send your gift that have question marks attached to it, and we have never had that with IDES.
-Ron Otto, Minister at Lincoln CC talking about Harvest of Talents
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