COMBATTING HUNGER

"Enslaving poverty in a world of abundance is an intolerable violation of God's good creation"  Book of Confessions, 9.46

Fighting hunger is at the heart of our Presbyterian understanding of mission. Jesus fed the hungry and told his disciples to do the same. Our Presbyterian congregations are reaching their communities with the love of Christ – offering meals for hungry people through food pantries, soup kitchens, community gardens, backpack programs and more. 

Your Peace & Justice network works with local congregations and the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) is to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes. We recognize hunger as an extremely complex phenomenon with economic, political, environmental and social causes, and we work to address the “root causes” that keep people hungry and impoverished.

When the world tolerates the vicious suffering of hungry people, the church is called to speak out and share with those in need. Our churches must stand with the exploited and witness to what God commands. We seek out information to help us understand why people are hungry and workable solutions for action to address the underlying causes and provide immediate relief. 

Working in partnership in the United States and around the world, we seek to find out why people are hungry and encourage action that will help address the underlying causes. Together we approach hunger holistically, using a variety of approaches, including direct food relief combined with root cause work, sustainable development, advocacy, intentional and sustainable living, and education.

Let’s work together to end hunger!