It would be great if we had some kind of global institution with distributed local branches whose aim was to feed the hungry, tend to the sick, and commune with the destitute.

It would be even more awesome if they were actually focused on that and not primarily on hoarding wealth.

Yes, and they do. Local churches in my area are always helping the community.

Even in a time like this you choose to make snide comments towards religion? Really?

Isn't it the aspirational goal for several churches/religious orders to do just this?

that is what he was referring to.