ELCA World Hunger’s Big Game Challenge 2021!
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...
New Data Available: Hunger and Poverty by the Numbers for 2020
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...
A New Advocacy Resource for Young Adults
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...
Christmas Hope for the Future in Romania
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...
Advent 2020- Week Three Study Guide
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...
Advent 2020- Week Two Study Guide
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...
Advent 2020- Week One Study Guide
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 One “Keep Awake” Read Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19...
“We Come to the Hungry Feast”: Hunger Advocacy in Arizona Videos
This Fall, ELCA World Hunger was invited to join leaders from Arizona via Zoom at the first statewide gathering of advocates and friends hosted by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA). LAMA is the newest State Public Policy Office of...
Welcome New Staff!
ELCA World Hunger is excited to announce the addition of two new staff members, Angela Galbraith and Nick Gaines. Read more about them below! Angela Galbraith Hello! I’m Angela Galbraith and I am very excited to join ELCA World...
In Memory of Rev. George Johnson
As many of you may already know, Rev. George Johnson, one of the foundational leaders of ELCA World Hunger has died. For seven years (1980-1987) George served as Director of the World Hunger Program for the former American Lutheran...