ELCA World Hunger

Honesty “For [God] did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; [God] did not hide [God’s] face from me, but heard when I cried” (Psalm 22:24).   When Kamini Dhurvey was just a child, her mother died and...

  We are excited to introduce the four recipients of ELCA World Hunger Big Dream Grants for 2021! ELCA World Hunger’s Big Dream grants, one-time gifts of $10,000 to $75,000, support ministries in the United States and Caribbean as they...

  A Bigger “We” “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you” (Matthew 6:4).     Almost eight years had passed since Marina set foot inside a church building. A car accident when she was in her late 40s...

  These reflections are a part of ELCA World Hunger’s Sermon Starter series which is published via email every Monday. You can sign up for the weekly email here on the right side of the page if on a computer...

  The Big Game Challenge has kicked off, and our church is racing toward the goal of ending hunger! While you are cheering on your team and celebrating with family and friends— let’s help tackle hunger together!   From kickoff to...

  Knowing the numbers for hunger and poverty can go a long way to helping us talk about the issues accurately and craft effective, forward-looking responses. For those who share with their congregation information about hunger and poverty, these numbers...

  Advocacy is one of the most important actions we can take to end hunger and poverty. It’s also deeply embedded in many faith traditions, including Lutheranism. From biblical figures like Esther and Nehemiah to Martin Luther’s calls for civic...

  When it comes to breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty, few tools are as important as education. In fact, the World Bank estimates that each year of additional schooling can increase a child’s future earnings by 8-10%. Ensuring...

  This advent reflection is part of ELCA World Hunger’s 2020 Advent Study. You can download the full study here. You can also download the corresponding advent calendar here.  Advent Week Three “Comfort” Read Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 I...

  This advent reflection is part of ELCA World Hunger’s 2020 Advent Study. You can download the full study here. You can also download the corresponding advent calendar here.  Advent Week Two “Prepare” Read Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 II...