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2025 Government Shutdown: Impact to Federal Nutrition Programs and Food Banks
Important info shared by our partners at Arizona Food Bank Network on the impact on federal nutrition programs and the families they assist.
2025 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2025! Action Guide, Interactive Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
‘Intersections’ Documentary from ELCA World Hunger
"Intersections" is a short documentary from ELCA World Hunger that explores stories from three ELCA companion ministries who are responding to the overlapping root causes of hunger in the United States and around the world.
World Food Day 2025
World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Organizations concerned with hunger and food security participate.
ELCA Action Alert: Support Hunger Programs in the Federal Budget!
New ELCA Action Alert! Urge annual budget support for critical federal hunger programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Take action today!
Friday is Hunger Action Day
In September, we come together to rally around food banks, support awareness around hunger and instill action among our advocates, legislators, anti-hunger friends, and YOU! Because together, we can end hunger.
Sign On Letter: Support a Strong 2025 Farm Bill
Does your church or organization support a farm bill that provides adequate and accessible SNAP benefits, and makes our food safer, healthier, and more affordable? If so, sign this letter urging Congress to prioritize a strong, resilient, sustainable, and equitable farm bill.
September is Hunger Action Month!
Hunger Action Month takes place every September. In 2025, it runs from September 1 to September 30, with Orange Day (the national day of awareness) observed on Friday, September 5, 2025. It's a time when individuals, workplaces, and communities unite to fight hunger and raise awareness.
Join Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month 30-Mile Walk Challenge!
September 1 marks the start of Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month® 30-Mile Walk Challenge. Join the fun, get some exercise, and raise funds and awareness to help end hunger.
One big beautiful food crisis
Arizona is home to the global food bank movement, but federal cuts could strain its limits. Read this excellent article by Nicole Ludden and Hank Stephenson, reprinted with permission from the Arizona Agenda.
2025 Hunger Education and Networking Grants
Applications are now being accepted for 2025 ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants! Submit proposals by September 15, 2025. Call us at LAMA if you need help applying for this grant.
ELCA Witness in Society: One Big Beautiful Impact
Read about the impact of the H.R. 1, aka the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and some key domestic program dates to be mindful of for SNAP, Medicaid and more.
Community Spotlight: Community Action Market & Produce
The GCS Hunger Leaders Network spotlights Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, AZ and its partnership with Community Action Market & Produce (C.A.M.P.).
Bread for the World seeks State Organizer for Arizona and New Mexico
Full-time (hybrid) position available at Bread for the World. Read job description here.
How Ohio advocates treat budgets as moral documents
In a powerful reflection, Deacon Nick Bates of the Hunger Network in Ohio highlights how Lutherans and faith leaders across Ohio engaged the budget process as a matter of moral responsibility.
Urgent! Tell Congress: Oppose the Big Beautiful Bill
The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed out of the Senate today. It now returns to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday. Contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on this bill.
ELCA Action Alert: CALL IN! to oppose cuts to social programs, funding for deportations
New ELCA Advocacy Action Alert! Senate leadership aims to schedule a rushed vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as soon as this week, undermining access to core programs in our communities.
#EmptyPlatesProtest: Start your fast today!
Join the #EmptyPlatesProtest fast to oppose cuts to SNAP! Pledge to fast for 24 hours any day between June 23 and July 4, 2025. And call your senators to tell them why.