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Domestic Hunger Grants: Now accepting letters of inquiry
Need help funding your hunger ministry? ELCA World Hunger’s 2025 Domestic Hunger Grants are easier than ever to apply for, and faster to receive the funds. Hurry! Letters of inquiry are due June 16!
NEW: ELCA World Hunger “Health And Hunger” Toolkit
Check out the newest toolkit from ELCA World Hunger, exploring the relationship between hunger and health! Engage your ministry with discussion, games, and activities!
National Day of Prayer to End Hunger
The Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security invites you to unite in spirit and action with members of the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths, along with all other faith communities to commit to eradicating food and nutrition insecurity throughout the United States.
Arizona Hunger Facts
Read all about hunger in Arizona, from the third in a series of education posts about LAMA’s policy priorities. Get up to date on the issues we are advocating on!
The Story of HB 2502 & 2503: From Testifying in Congress to Governor’s Veto
Gov. Hobb’s vetoed two bills we have long been opposing! Read on for a look back at all of our hard work on this bill, from Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars.
Community Spotlight: University Lutheran Church’s Offering of Letters
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.
Action Alert: Urge Our Senators to Expand the Child Tax Credit
ELCA Action Alert: We still haven’t gotten the CTC passed! Keep pressuring congress to make it a priority.
Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars Interviewed by Telemundo Arizona about harmful SNAP Bills
See Hunger Fellow Autumn Byars advocating on Telemundo Arizona view clips of the full interview, follow links to the AZ Mirror story, and pics of Autumn’s big day.
Update: HB2502 & HB2503 Pass the Senate
UPDATE: Hb 2502 & 2503, two restrictive SNAP bills that we have worked hard to oppose passed the Senate and now await the governon’s signature.
And the winner of the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is…
Click to see who won the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. And a heartfelt thank you on behalf of the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network.
RTS For the Week of 3/26
Have you missed an RTS Update? Read through our mid-season round up of the most important bills in all of our priority areas!
Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars Testifies Against HB2502
Read about Autumn’s trip to the Capitol! She testified in a Senate committee hearing for the first time, speaking against HB 2502 and HB 2503.
RTS For The Week of 3/12
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a water bill and two SNAP bills. We encourge support for HB2024 and opposition to HB2502 and HB2503.
Action Alert: Urge the AZ Legislature to Support Healthy School Meals for All
Urge the Arizona State Legislature to provide funding for free and reduced price school meals in its upcoming budget!
Arizona Action Alert: Urge Your State Senator to Oppose Harmful SNAP Bills HB2502 & HB2503
Contact your state Senator and urge them to oppose these concerning SNAP bills in upcoming committee and floor meetings.
New Journey Lutheran Church Sponsors Fountain Hills Community Food Pack for Food For Kidz
Read all about New Journey Lutheran Church’s 11th annual mobile food packing event for Food For Kidz. NJLC partnered with other churches and the Fountain Hills community to provide thousands of meals to people in need.
LAMA Joins Local Partners in Letter Supporting the Child Tax Credit
LAMA joined 20 other local organizations in signing on to a letter urging our Senators to support the expanded Child Tax Credit. Read it now!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Take Action to Fully Fund W.I.C and S.N.A.P
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Urge Congress to fully fund WIC and SNAP before March 1!