Posts tagged Hunger
Peanut Butter Wars: A Friendly Battle Against Food Insecurity in Las Vegas
Peanut Butter Wars: A Friendly Battle Against Food Insecurity in Las Vegas

Join the 2024 Peanut Butter Wars to help fight food insecurity in Las Vegas! From July 1 to August 5, 2024, groups across the community are competing to donate the most peanut butter and raise funds. The event aims to collect $25,000 and 10,000 pounds of peanut butter for Lutheran Social Services of Nevada.

Participate or donate to make a significant impact—every jar counts towards battling hunger. Get involved by emailing martin@lssnv.org and help spread the word using #peanutbutterwars!

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Community Spotlight: Food Bank at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church
Community Spotlight: Food Bank at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) shares an article after having had the pleasure of visiting several churches and feeding ministries in Tucson! They want to use their blog to help share the stories of various ministries around our synod, both to celebrate ELCA World Hunger’s 50th anniversary, and to foster connections between people doing God’s good work. Stay tuned over the coming weeks to hear more about ministries in Tucson and around the state!

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ELCA Hunger's Go and Do News: 50 Years of Commitment: ELCA World Hunger’s Journey and Our Path Forward
ELCA Hunger's Go and Do News: 50 Years of Commitment: ELCA World Hunger’s Journey and Our Path Forward

Join us in celebrating 50 years of ELCA World Hunger’s commitment to fighting global poverty in their latest Go and Do News. Engage with us at the upcoming ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans from July 16-20, where you can participate in transformative role-playing activities. Apply for our Domestic Hunger Grants by June 16, and explore new resources available for download to inspire your community. Together, let’s continue to ask, “What, then, should we do?” to promote justice and peace worldwide.

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ELCA Advocacy Pushes for Inclusive and Sustainable 2024 Farm Bill
ELCA Advocacy Pushes for Inclusive and Sustainable 2024 Farm Bill

As the 2024 Farm Bill is debated on Capitol Hill, the ELCA encourages advocacy for a bill that supports feeding the hungry, sustainable farming, and inclusive community development. The blog provides updates on the legislative process, highlights action alerts, and offers resources to engage ELCA members in advocacy for a just and effective Farm Bill.

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Generation Zero-Hunger: Be Part of the Story
Generation Zero-Hunger: Be Part of the Story

Join the Generation Zero-Hunger movement with ELCA World Hunger and make a difference at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering. As part of a 50-year legacy, engage in a national fundraising challenge that aims to create sustainable change and end hunger. Be part of a generation committed to action and hope. Learn more at ELCA.org/GenZeroHunger.

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Double Your Impact: Matched Donations at ELCA World Hunger's Youth Challenge
Double Your Impact: Matched Donations at ELCA World Hunger's Youth Challenge

Join ELCA World Hunger’s Generation Zero-Hunger initiative and contribute to ending global hunger. This youth-led fundraising challenge, which will see contributions matched dollar for dollar up to $250,000, invites congregations and individuals to support vital hunger relief efforts. Participants can bring their offerings to the upcoming ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans or engage through various fundraising activities, amplifying their impact on this global crisis. Read more on the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona blog.

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Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity
Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity

LAMA invites us to join the Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security on May 2, 2024, for a National Day of Prayer dedicated to ending hunger in the U.S. This virtual gathering will unite faith leaders and activists to mobilize support for national efforts against food and nutrition insecurity, aligning with the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. Register here.

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University Lutheran's Offering of Letters: Faithful Advocacy in Action
University Lutheran's Offering of Letters: Faithful Advocacy in Action

At University Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry, a commitment to advocacy led to the annual Offering of Letters event, supporting Bread for the World's mission to tackle hunger through federal assistance programs. This year's focus was the pivotal Farm Bill, impacting SNAP funding and food access nationwide. The congregation's letter-writing party fostered community involvement, educated members on policy, and encouraged direct action. Read more on the LAMA website.

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From Local Impact to Global Action: ELCA World Hunger's 50th Year of Making a Difference
From Local Impact to Global Action: ELCA World Hunger's 50th Year of Making a Difference

In the April 2024 edition of "Go & Do News," Lauren Smith, Director at Building Resilient Communities Education and Networks, celebrates the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger. This issue invites readers to reflect on the half-century milestone of tackling hunger and poverty through ELCA's dedicated ministry.

It highlights the release of 50th-anniversary resources, a special video, and inspiring stories of partnership and action across the globe, including domestic spotlight on the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and international focus on FLD-COMIN-CAPA's work in Brazil.

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Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars Interviewed by Telemundo Arizona about harmful SNAP Bills
Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars Interviewed by Telemundo Arizona about harmful SNAP Bills

On April 1st, Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars was interviewed by José Ángel Galavis, senior multimedia journalist for Telemundo Arizona. The news network broadcast a story about the recent passage of HB2502 & HB2503, both harmful bills that if passed, would cause additional barriers to accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP). Read the full article on the LAMA website.

Autumn testified against these bills in a Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing on March 12 (see article), along with colleagues from Arizona Food Bank Network and the William E. Morris Institute for Justice. Through multiple action alerts, the entire LAMA community has been advocating hard against these bills, but nonetheless, they passed on March 28th.

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Week 4 of ELCA World Hunger Lent Study: Restoring Hope and Community in Ethiopia
Week 4 of ELCA World Hunger Lent Study: Restoring Hope and Community in Ethiopia

Discover the transformative journey of Lalistu's family in Ethiopia through the lens of the ELCA World Hunger Lent Study for Week 4. Explore themes of restoration, the impact of community support, and the fight against stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. Learn how ELCA World Hunger and its partners are investing in futures and changing perceptions to build a world where everyone belongs.

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Lenten Challenge 2024: Incorporating Daily Wellness into Your Spiritual Journey
Lenten Challenge 2024: Incorporating Daily Wellness into Your Spiritual Journey

As we continue our 2024 Lenten Challenge, let’s explore the intersection of Lent and mental health with daily wellness activities. Commit to self-care this Lenten season by incorporating at least one wellness activity into your routine, enhancing your spiritual journey with physical and mental well-being.

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Feeding Hope: How Bethlehem Lutheran's Community Table Combats Food Insecurity
Feeding Hope: How Bethlehem Lutheran's Community Table Combats Food Insecurity

The third week of the 2024 ELCA World Hunger Lent Study focuses on "Christ crucified" and its call to confront systemic oppression. Highlighting Bethlehem Lutheran Church's Community Table in New Orleans, the study explores encountering God in crucifixion and community resilience. It challenges participants to see God's presence in suffering and to engage in acts of compassion and solidarity.

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Exploring the Physical and Spiritual in ELCA's Second Week Lent Study
Exploring the Physical and Spiritual in ELCA's Second Week Lent Study

The ELCA World Hunger's Lent Study for the second week focuses on the theme of Transfiguration, exploring how encounters with God, as demonstrated in Mark 9:2-9, inspire both spiritual and physical responses to injustice. Through stories like Ahmed's, a youth supported by Church World Service and ELCA World Hunger, the study urges a faith that not only transforms perception but also motivates action in the real world, especially in supporting vulnerable migrants.

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From Brazil's Kilombo Monjolo to Your Lenten Reflection: A Story of Reconciliation
From Brazil's Kilombo Monjolo to Your Lenten Reflection: A Story of Reconciliation

Explore the theme of reconciliation in ELCA World Hunger's 2024 Lent Study. This week focuses on the transformative journey of Jerri Eliano de Quevedo and Sirlei Eloí in Kilombo Monjolo, Brazil, and the vital role of reconciliation in addressing hunger through the story of their community's resilience and partnership with the Igreja Evangélica de Confissão Luterana no Brasil.

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ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering: Empowering Leaders in the Fight Against Global Hunger
ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering: Empowering Leaders in the Fight Against Global Hunger

The most recent Go and Do Good News newsletter from ELCA World Hunger features the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering in Houston. The event showcased the ELCA's enduring commitment to addressing global hunger and poverty, featuring enriching sessions, advocacy for migrants, and resources for Lent 2024 and the 50th anniversary celebration of ELCA World Hunger.

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