Can a bishop help those who are not members of the Church?

Answer:

Bishops may assist those living within their ward boundaries as prompted by the spirit. Such assistance sometimes reaches families that include those of other faiths. When a bishop assists those who are not members of the Church, he should be careful to follow approved guidelines, including:

•	Seek to build the needy spiritually and temporally.
•	Provide temporary, life-sustaining assistance.
•	Give goods or services where possible, before giving cash.
•	Assign work for the assistance received.
•	Confer with the stake president to ensure that proper principles are being applied.