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Fabric patches and invitations to members of Congress ~ including two from Arizona ~ to visit ministries addressing homelessness and housing in their districts were delivered by ELCA advocates on Capitol Hill last week.

One option in the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is to commit to doing one wellness activity every day for the 40 days of Lent. Need ideas? Portico Benefit Services has compiled a list of 40 activity ideas that might spark your interest. Get inspired to join the challenge!

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.

LAMA is co-sponsor of the Anti-Hunger Alliance Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 13th, 2023, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Wesley Bolin Plaza. Complimentary lunch included. Please join us!

Explore the economic, cultural, political, and ecological contours of the systemic crisis we face, and grow in the knowledge, skills, spiritual strength, and community that are so vital to forging the paths toward climate justice.

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!

The preparation of this study is part of the process toward developing a social statement on these many topics related to civic life and faith. Participants’ feedback is key. The study response period is open through Oct. 15.

The Grand Canyon Synod vs. the Southeastern Iowa Synod in a winner-take-all challenge to raise money for ELCA World Hunger. Pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during the 40 days of Lent. The synod with the most participants wins!

A pictorial recap of Lutheran Day at the Legislature on Monday, January 30, 2023. The Lutherans (and friends) are here!

RTS ALERT: HB2211 ~ Food Assistance Reduces Recidivism & Helps Families

There will be a one-hour virtual meeting on Friday, January 27 at 3:00pm to prepare participants in advance for our day of advocacy at the Capitol.

A devotional reflection on Micah 6:8 by ELCA World Hunger Advocacy Fellow Jillian Russell, Hunger Advocacy Fellow at Hunger Network Ohio.

A devotional reflection on Micah 6:8 by ELCA World Hunger Advocacy Fellow Savannah Jorgensen, Hunger Advocacy Fellow at Lutheran Office of Public Policy – California.

This new 12-page resource from Arizona Food Bank Network is created each year to help educate state legislators about hunger in Arizona. Contains helpful and up-to-date information for Arizona hunger advocates.

This resource contains activities that can be used together or separately. “Opening” helps participants explore the connections between hunger, climate change and their faith. “Learning” dives into the intersections between hunger and climate change such as nutrition, transportation and weather. “Closing” helps you plan for future community activities on hunger and climate change.

A devotional reflection on Micah 6:8 by ELCA World Hunger Advocacy Fellow Kayla Zopfi.

Over 40% of Arizona's water supply comes from groundwater. Outside of the central populous portions of the state, there has been little regulation governing its use. This affects the water future of more than 1.5 million Arizonans.