The Northeast Valley Consortium – a collaboration among Ascension, Christ the Lord, Living Water, New Covenant, and New Journey Lutheran Churches, founded in 2020 – approved $2,000 to fund Grand Canyon Synod participation in the 2025 ELCA World Hunger Leaders Gathering.

Last week, LAMA had FOUR congressional meetings! Read about who we met with and what we talked about now.

The 2024 Manna Grant is open for proposals!With approximately $20,000 available, the grants support projects that alleviate hunger and address its root causes. Eligible congregations and ministries should apply by Sept 13, 2024.

Our website has been refreshed! Prepare for the fall by checking out our "Get Involved" pages for LAMA Liaisons and for the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leader's Network.

Last week, Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn traveled up to the Grand Canyon to tour and volunteer at the Grand Canyon Community Food Bank— the ONLY food bank in a national park! Learn more about this pantry, run by a member of our GCS Hunger Leaders Network!

Read about University Lutheran Church and ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry’s Offering of Letters! Hosted by Bread for the World, this campaign advocates to the passage of an equitable Farm Bill.

Register for Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day today!

Save the date for AzAHA’s annual Anti-Hunger Advocacy day!

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton joins the GCS Hunger Leaders Network monthly call on Tuesday, August 29 at 6:00 pm AZ (PDT). Also joining is the Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood from Arizona Faith Network.