Food Security.
Self-Sufficiency.
Kingdom Impact.
Building stronger communities through sustainable agriculture, practical education, food assistance, and Christian missions.
We equip people with the resources, knowledge, and infrastructure to grow food, develop lasting skills, and help their neighbors.
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN 33-3600515 | North Texas
Harvesting Blessings. Sharing Abundance.
The Kerr Jar Foundation is a North Texas-based Christian nonprofit committed to addressing food insecurity through practical solutions that strengthen families and communities.
We believe food security is foundational to human dignity, healthy communities, and long-term opportunity. Through partnerships with churches, farmers, volunteers, and local organizations, we connect generosity with practical action.
Our programs combine direct food assistance, agricultural education, sustainable food production, and missions engagement. Each program supports our broader goal of creating lasting community resilience and opportunities to serve others.
Faith in Action
We believe serving people in need is a practical expression of Christian faith, compassion, stewardship, and generosity.
Education and Empowerment
We seek to equip people with practical skills, including food production, agricultural systems, resource management, and community service.
Long-Term Sustainability
We work toward food systems that communities can operate, maintain, and use to strengthen their own food security.
From Immediate Relief to Lasting Impact
Our work connects three essential elements of community development.
01. Food Security
Connect families and communities with food resources and opportunities to improve access to nutritious food.
02. Self-Sufficiency
Develop practical agricultural knowledge, food-production infrastructure, and skills that support greater independence.
03. Kingdom Impact
Equip churches, families, and mission partners to serve communities, build relationships, and share the love of Christ through action.
Four Ways We Put Our Mission to Work
Each program addresses a different part of the journey from food insecurity to self-sufficiency.
The Storehouse
The Storehouse connects food resources, agricultural donations, and community generosity with people and organizations working to address food insecurity.
Our vision includes food pantry support, resource distribution, agricultural partnerships, and community-centered assistance.
Connect With The StorehouseALMs Program
ALMs stands for Ate Like a Missionary. The program invites individuals, families, and churches to redirect a small portion of their normal food spending toward sustainable missions infrastructure.
ALMs donations are designated for the manufacturing and deployment of Model 444 food-production systems.
Explore the ALMs ProgramModel 444
Model 444 is our container-based controlled environment agriculture and aquaponics initiative. It combines fish cultivation and plant production in a compact, integrated growing system.
The project is designed to support food production, technical education, and sustainable agriculture in communities facing food-security challenges.
Explore Model 444Xperience
Xperience is our practical skills and service-training initiative, connecting hands-on learning with opportunities to serve others.
The program vision includes agricultural education, workforce readiness, mentorship, and service opportunities supporting families, orphans, widows, and communities.
Ask About XperienceOne Meal Can Become Something Greater.
The ALMs Program invites people to make a small, intentional change in their food spending and turn that sacrifice into practical support for mission communities.
A family might choose to eat one simple meal at home instead of dining out. Another might redirect a small portion of its grocery budget each month.
Churches can participate by inviting their congregations to take the challenge together, incorporating family discipleship, missions education, and practical giving.
ALMs contributions are designated for Model 444 manufacturing and deployment, helping fund food-production infrastructure for communities in need.
Designated for Mission-Field Infrastructure
The foundation's ALMs funding model directs program contributions toward the manufacturing and deployment of Model 444 systems.
Ways to Participate
Give individually, involve your family, organize a small group, or introduce the challenge to your church.
Learn about the program, its mission, and its funding approach before making a donation.
Model 444: Growing Food. Building Knowledge.
Model 444 is an integrated aquaponics and controlled-environment agriculture platform designed around a modified refrigerated shipping container.
The system combines a recirculating fish cultivation environment with plant-growing infrastructure. Nutrients generated through fish production support plant growth after biological processing, while treated water circulates through the growing system.
Our development goals include improving local food-production capacity, reducing dependence on distant supply chains, and teaching the practical skills needed to manage integrated agricultural systems.
Production capacity, energy requirements, crop performance, and deployment results are subject to continued validation.
A Compact Food-Production Platform
Specifications reflect the current design R&D drives innovation, engineering, and field development.
Bring the Mission Into Your Congregation
ALMs offers churches a practical way to engage families in generosity, missions education, and meaningful service.
Introduce
Share the ALMs challenge through announcements, church communications, or small-group discussions.
Equip
Use informational flyers, posters, presentation materials, and social media resources.
Participate
Encourage families to choose a simple meal or make a monthly giving commitment.
Engage
Connect the challenge to missions teaching, food security, agricultural education, and service.
Church leaders may request digital resources, printed promotional materials, or a conversation about an in-person presentation.
Request Church ResourcesRooted in North Texas. Focused on Lasting Service.
The Kerr Jar Foundation was established to connect practical food-security solutions with faith-driven service, agricultural education, and missions.
Founder brings a background in animal science, ranch management, nutrition, and hands-on agricultural projects. His experience with mission communities in Guatemala helped shape the foundation's emphasis on food production, practical training, and long-term community self-sufficiency.
The foundation works to develop partnerships with local churches, agricultural producers, volunteers, and community organizations.
We welcome questions from prospective donors, church leaders, volunteers, and community partners about our mission, programs, and development goals.
Nonprofit Transparency
For questions about our nonprofit status, programs, donation designation, or partnership opportunities, please contact the foundation directly.
Contact Our FoundationThere Is a Place for You in This Mission.
Whether you are a church leader, farmer, business owner, educator, volunteer, or individual supporter, your skills and generosity can contribute to lasting food-security solutions.
Support
Participate in ALMs or contribute to the development of sustainable food-production infrastructure.
Partner
Explore opportunities for agricultural donations, resource sharing, church engagement, and collaboration.
Serve
Ask about opportunities involving food assistance, education, community projects, and hands-on volunteer service.
Understanding Our Work
What is The Kerr Jar Foundation?
The Kerr Jar Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in North Texas. Our work focuses on food security, sustainable agriculture, education, and Christian missions.
What does ALMs stand for?
ALMs stands for Ate Like a Missionary. It invites people to redirect a small amount of their regular food spending toward practical missions infrastructure. Families and churches can participate individually or together.
Where do ALMs donations go?
The ALMs Program designates 100% of its donations toward manufacturing and deploying Model 444 food-production systems. The foundation's funding approach separates these program contributions from other organizational support and operating resources.
What is Model 444?
Model 444 is a developing container-based aquaponics and controlled-environment agriculture platform. It integrates fish cultivation and plant production to support food security and agricultural education.
Is Model 444 already deployed?
Model 444 is in development and testing. System performance, deployment plans, and production estimates are subject to engineering, operational testing, funding, and local conditions.
Can our church participate?
Yes. Churches can introduce the ALMs challenge to their congregations. The foundation can discuss informational resources, printed materials, digital presentations, and speaking opportunities. Contact [email protected].
Are donations tax deductible?
The Kerr Jar Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible charitable contributions may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. Donors should retain their receipts and consult a qualified tax adviser regarding their individual circumstances.
How can I learn more or volunteer?
Email [email protected] to inquire about current projects, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and the foundation's programs.
Help Build a Future Where Communities Can Feed Themselves.
Through faith, education, generosity, and sustainable food production, we can work toward stronger, more resilient communities.
