Bread for the World was founded in 1974 on this date, May 20th.Go to: http://www.bread.org/
With world hunger at the forefront of global news, and the controversial U.S. Farm Bill recently passed by Congress -- the work that this advocacy organization does is needed now more than ever.
What is Bread for the World? From their mission statement:
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. By changing policies, programs and conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist, we provide help and opportunity far beyond the communities in which we live.
Curious about Bread for the World's stand on the Farm Bill?
Read the organization's recent press release:
Bread for the World Calls 2008 Farm Bill “Half a Loaf”
Feeling overwhlemed and in despair over the Global Hunger Crisis?
Find inspiriation and a call to action here:
Recipe for Hope: Responding to the Global Hunger Crisis
Additional resources about the causes of the global hunger crisis and suggestions for taking action abound at the Bread for the World website: http://www.bread.org/
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