For nearly two years, as the world has reeled from the effects of a deadly pandemic, we have seen the number of hungry people around the world rise, watched as food pantries and soup kitchens expanded to serve an ever-growing number of guests, and longed for the time when we “will hunger no more, and thirst no more … and God will wipe away every tear from [our] eyes” (Revelation 7:16).

Thank you for all you are doing in your congregation and community to continue God’s work and to share the grace and love of Christ. ELCA Hunger invites you to continue your work by connecting your congregation to the church’s global work to end hunger and poverty during ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving, which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2.

To prepare, visit ELCA.org/40Days and download or order resources today. You’ll find free resources including:

A daily devotional calendar that members can use at home to inspire reflection throughout Lent. Order | Download

A weekly study guide that can be used individually or in groups (online or in person) to invite deep discernment and critical thinking, with inspirational stories about how your gifts to ELCA World Hunger are at work in the world. Order | Download | NEW! Order LARGE PRINT Version

An action guide for congregations full of ideas for how to engage your members in the work of ending hunger. Order | Download | View Interactive Guide

A sample packet of resources has been mailed to your congregation, but additional packets are also available to order from our e-store. Order.

Dive even deeper into our inspiring 40 Days of Giving content by subscribing to our weekly Lenten email series. Subscribe.