Bread for the World Offering of Letters to Congress
“Speak out for the rights of all who are destitute. Defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8-9)
As Christians, we are called to seek justice, care for those experiencing hunger and poverty, and embrace our Creator’s vision of hope, love, and peace. We are called to embody it in public as we commit to live in solidarity with those who are made vulnerable by the inequities that drive hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world.
Letters are a strong witness of community concerns and personal testimonies
Over the years, these letters and emails from congregations, campuses and community groups have helped inspire our leaders in Washington, D.C., to pass legislative victories that reduce hunger in the U.S. and around the world.
3 Reasons Your Church Should Organize an Offering of Letters
We believe that advocacy is part of our Christian witness and discipleship.
With your support, Bread for the World is committed to speaking truth to power. we have to be both pastoral and prophetic to end hunger.
Bread for the World is practical and effective. Years of persistent advocacy and voice has helped triple poverty focused development assistance to education, training, and sustainability measures that end hunger.
A Powerful Tool to Organize Letter-writing Events to End Hunger Through Advocacy
This year’s Offering of Letters will focus on the Farm Bill as it comes up for reauthorization.
For sample letters, bulletin inserts, and many other resources to create an Offering of Letters campaign in your congregation, click below.