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Watch World Food Day with Rick Steves
Missed the live feed on Sunday? Now you can watch what you missed. The 2022 World Food Day celebration was hosted by Rick Steves and featured special guest Mark Jansen, CEO of Blue Diamond Almonds. From ELCA World Hunger.
Urge Our Senators to Pass the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022
Urge Sen. Sinema & Sen. Kelly to support the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act (S.4649). The bill provides congressional authorization to Feed the Future, a U.S. government initiative charged with combating chronic hunger and food insecurity around the world.
Attention to U.S. Hunger at White House Conference
The Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health sponsored by the White House on September 28 became the second of its kind in over half a century. Tackling hunger, nutrition and health in America was the theme, accompanied by the Administration’s announcement of a National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
New Components Added to 40 Days of Giving Resources
New components added! Now available, a LARGE PRINT Lenten Study and a Social Media Calendar Kit in addition to the Calendar, Study, and Action Guide for Congregations. From ELCA World Hunger.
Manna Grant Awarded to LAMA
LAMA is the proud and grateful recipient of a Manna grant in the amount of $3,000, courtesy of Ascension Lutheran Church using a legacy gift from longtime member Orpha Hoganson.
LAMA Summit 2022 features Rev. Eugene Cho, Bread for the World
The third annual LAMA Summit features keynote by Rev. Eugene Cho, president/CEO of Bread for the World. Join advocates and friends as we voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
Wednesday, September 28 (tomorrow) is the much anticipated White House Hunger Summit on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. In advance of the summit, the WH today released a National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
2022 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2022! Action Guide, Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
Save the Date: LAMA Summit 2022
SAVE THE DATE! Join keynote speaker Rev. Eugene Cho, president/CEO of Bread for the World, and Lutheran advocates and friends for the third annual LAMA Summit to learn and to share, as we voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
September is Hunger Action Month
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.
World Hunger Leadership Gathering Recap
The World Hunger Leadership Gathering held August 25-28 in Chicago was a mountaintop experience where hunger champions gathered with other ELCA Networks and Global Missionaries to share stories, worship, service, and learning. Pictures included.
Arizona Hunger Policy Retreat Recap
More than 50 hunger advocates from across the state met at Spirit in the Desert on August 17 to discuss how we might collaboratively work to alleviate hunger in Arizona. Pictures and full report included.
ELCA World Hunger update from churchwide assembly
An update from ELCA World Hunger to the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Columbus, OH last week.
Urge Sen. Sinema to help end global malnutrition
After months of advocacy efforts, the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R.4693) passed the House. Sen. Kelly has co-sponsored Bill S.2956; let’s urge Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to sign on as well. Sample letter included!
ELCA World Hunger Education & Networking Grant Application Period Now Open!
Proposals for funding are now being accepted for 2022 ELCA Hunger Education and Networking Grants! Cycle 2 grant applications due Dec. 1, 2022.
Feeding Ministries Guide from ELCA World Hunger
If you are interested in starting a feeding ministry, this guide will provide tips and strategies for planning, sourcing food, engaging volunteers and much more. If you are part of an existing feeding ministry, you will find ideas for growing, expanding or reimagining the work you are already doing.
Community Gardens How-To Guide
This Community Gardens How-To Guide is filled with wisdom harvested by congregations whose community gardens have become vital parts of their ministry. 28-pg guide includes practical tips on logistics, crafting a vision and incorporating your garden into the life of your congregation. ELCA World Hunger.