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The Farm Bill Affects All of Us
The farm bill is an omnibus, multiyear law that governs an array of agricultural and food programs. It provides an opportunity for policymakers to comprehensively and periodically address agricultural and food issues.
Community Spotlight: Pitchfork Pantry at ASU
LAMA Hunger Fellow Autumn Byars writes about her visit to ASU’s student run food bank, Pitchfork Pantry and University Lutheran Church’s history with the organization.
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.
Arizona Statewide Food Action Plan
Created in collaboration with over 150 stakeholders across the state, Arizona's first statewide food action plan is our collective vision and three-year plan to reimagine and transform Arizona's food system.
Serving Together: The 9/11 Multifaith Food Drive
Marking the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona facilitates a unity-driven Multi-Faith Food Drive
Bishop Eaton to join next GCS Hunger Leaders call
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.
About 500,000 adults will soon lose SNAP due to return of work-reporting requirements; Another 750,000 older adults newly at risk
An ineffective SNAP policy that takes food assistance away from people who can’t meet a work-reporting requirement will return this summer, after being paused during the public health emergency.
Young Adult Farm Bill Listening Sessions
These sessions on 5/23 and 5/25 will be an opportunity to engage with and to equip young adults to use their voices to advocate for themselves and communities they care about. While all are welcome to register, these sessions aim to prioritize feedback from young adults.
ELCA Farm Bill Toolkit
How to talk about and advance action on the Farm Bill in your congregation? The churchwide ELCA Advocacy team created this Toolkit for your use in advancing action on the Farm Bill.
GCS Manna Grants: Now accepting applications
Apply by July 31, 2023! Manna Grants are intended to support new and continuing projects in the Grand Canyon Synod that work to alleviate hunger and address the root causes of hunger, and which demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.
Domestic Hunger Grants: Now accepting letters of inquiry
Need help funding your hunger ministry? ELCA World Hunger’s 2024 Domestic Hunger Grants are easier than ever to apply for, and faster to receive the funds. Hurry! Letters of inquiry are due May 31!
And the winner of the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is…
As part of the Lenten Challenge between the Southeastern Iowa and Grand Canyon Synods, more than 200 individuals from over 70 congregations pledged to participate. Thank you!
Farm Bill Resources: Prep for Listening Sessions
Congress is preparing to reauthorize the Farm Bill in 2023. Each reauthorization provides an opportunity to improve or expand programs that ensure access to fresh and healthy food while addressing root causes of hunger.
ELCA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
The farm bill is legislation that is critical to addressing hunger in the United States and globally. It covers federal nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), environment, trade, foreign aid and rural development.
Arizona’s No Borders No Limits Produce Program
For the first time in the program’s history, the No Borders No Limits Produce Program is assuming a role in produce sourcing through activities in Nogales, Arizona, which is a hub for produce coming in to the US from Mexico. Watch video!
Lunch and Learn: How Clean Water Can Help End Hunger
A Lunch & Learn virtual dialecture by ELCA World Hunger’s Dr. Ryan Cumming. Developed for the GCS and SEIS in conjunction with our inter-synod 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. Thursday, March 16 @ 10:00PST / 11:00MST.
How cool is this: your license plate can help to end hunger
Have you seen this license plate when driving around Arizona? The Hunger Relief license plate costs $25 (plus postage and handling) and benefits LAMA and Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance coalition partner, the Arizona Food Bank Network.
40-40-40 Lenten Challenge: Why support ELCA World Hunger?
The 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge ~ Grand Canyon vs. Southeastern Iowa Synods ~ supports ELCA World Hunger. Why? See what ELCA World Hunger is up to and get inspired register for the Lenten Challenge!