This excellent update on SNAP Access, Free School Meals & Summer EBT is from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) News Digest, dated December 2.

Sign the Southwest-specific Nourish Our Future petition urging our senators and representatives to end child hunger in the U.S. and around the world! From Bread for the World.

From the latest data on food-insecure households to the impact of government programs and personal stories, this comprehensive guide offers knowledge and tools for meaningful conversation. Downloadable fact sheet and video.

Guest blogger Christopher Jacobson shares about the Bread for the World-sponsored Offering of Letters at Faith/La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

Bishop Michael Rinehart, with the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, shares how we can respond to hunger both globally and in our own neighborhoods in this latest video from ELCA World Hunger.

Did you know that only 36% of registered voters cast their ballots in Arizona in 2020? For the 1 in 8 Arizonans and 1 in 5 kids across our state who are struggling with hunger, that matters. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get through until Election Day.

New for 2024! Action Guide, Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.

Download World Food Day promotional toolkit and Register today! Join ELCA World Hunger on October 15 for a celebration of World Food Day and the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger!

The farm bill, our nation’s most important anti-hunger legislation, must be reauthorized every five years. It is unlikely Congress will pass a new farm bill before the current one expires on September 30. Urge your representative to pass a short-term extension of the farm bill by September 30 and a new farm bill before the end of the year.

Hunger Action Month is a 30-day event each year, where people just like you, join together in the mission to end hunger. It’s typically held in September and is fast growing as a national event.

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.

Last Thursday, the Senate voted against bringing the crucial Child Tax Credit to the floor. Find out why (and why there is still hope!) here.

Renewed call for letters: Bread for the World has updated their letter writing materials to reflect the ongoing Farm Bill negotiations! Plan an Offering of Letters for your congregations now!

Community Spotlight: Learn about the Food Bank at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church in Tucson! Find out more about their innovative work now!

Read more about Autumn’s visit to Tucson and the partnership between Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Grace St Paul’s Episcopal Church.

ELCA Advocacy Update: The federal advocacy team has released an update on the Farm Bill’s status. Learn about where the Bill currently stands in the House and Senate, and where our advocacy is needed!

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!