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Per Diem is the only way to reimburse meals while serving in a ministry role at a Reliant summer program (ex. LT), for 2 weeks or more. You may not submit a reimbursement form itemizing your meals during those two weeks or longeryour travel time that qualifies for per diem; you must submit a Per Diem form to cover the cost of those meals. Fortunately, no receipts are needed for requesting Per Diem. Per Diem is a daily rate, or allowance, to cover your meals. 

Requesting Per Diem to for the weeks during a summer program can be helpful to offset higher grocery and meal costs you may incur while serving in a ministry location that is not your home. Because you are away from home, you don't have the same conveniences available to you that you are accustomed to, for cooking and meal planning, etc. 

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Meals during which you actively minister to someone or MTD meals with donors that occur during the summer program can be reimbursed with a missionary fund even if you are receiving Per Diem, as long as they are kept to a reasonable frequency and amount.  (also see Event Meals for Missionaries for meals purchased using event funds.)

Per Diem Instructions and Form

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