Over the last year, 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 7:16-17).

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. We invite 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, Feb. 17.

To prepare, visit ELCA.org/40Days and download or order resources today.

• A week-by-week guide for congregational leaders to make it easier to engage your congregation in ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving. Order | Download

• 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

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

• Reproducible stories to copy and paste into digital or printed bulletins, or to use as inspiration for sermons. Order | Download

• Presentation slides with 40 Days of Giving information to include before or during worship. Download

• Video conferencing backgrounds to use during sermons or study times. Download 

Your leadership is crucial to our work together. Thank you for partnering with ELCA World Hunger during this important season in the church year. If our team can support you in any way, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hunger@elca.org.