Resource Library

Closing the Child Hunger Gap (infographic)
July 17, 2015
Part of the 2015 Offering of Letters: Feed Our Children
2015 Offering of Letters PowerPoint presentation
July 17, 2015
Part of the 2015 Offering of Letters: Feed Our Children

PowerPoint presentation for delivery at a forum or workshop by the leader of the letter-writing event
Conducting an Offering of Letters (2015)
July 17, 2015
Part of the 2015 Offering of Letters: Feed Our Children

A "how-to" guide for planning and implementing an Offering of Letters in your congregation or other faith community. Contains many tried-and-true...
2015 Offering of Letters Feedback Form
July 17, 2015
Part of the 2015 Offering of Letters: Feed Our Children

Feedback form to be completed by the coordinator/leader of the letter-writing event

Survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the individual pieces...
Hunger and Mass Incarceration
July 16, 2015
In this fact sheet, Bread presents its argument for mass incarceration as a hunger issue. It includes an examination of how incarceration causes hunger and presents the reasons Bread is working for reform of the U.S...
Immigration, Hunger, and Opportunity
July 16, 2015
Bread presents its argument for immigration reform as a hunger issue. Examination of how hunger and immigration are related.
Writing a Letter to the Editor of Your Local Newspaper
July 16, 2015
How to carry out one method of advocacy – getting your concerns in the media so they are seen by others, including the offices of members of Congress. Includes many helpful tips and a template for a letter to the...
African Growth and Opportunity Act
July 16, 2015
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) offers tangible incentives for African countries to continue to open their economies and build free markets for trade with the U.S.
The Bible and Immigration Reform
July 16, 2015
A brief examination of the biblical approach to advocacy on immigration reform.

Includes an introduction to the issue, a Scriptural reflection, practical actions you can take, and a prayer.
The Bible and Poverty-Focused Development Assistance
July 16, 2015
A brief examination of the biblical approach to advocacy for federal government assistance abroad that focuses on eradicating poverty.

Includes an introduction to the issue, a Scriptural reflection, practical...
Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit
July 16, 2015
A set of how-to sheets for carrying out advocacy and fact sheets on the current issues Bread for the World is working on.

For new and current Bread grassroots hunger activists.

Ideal as a starter...
The Bible and Mass Incarceration
July 16, 2015
A brief examination of the biblical approach to advocacy on reforming the criminal justice system and mass incarceration.

Includes an introduction to the issue, a Scriptural reflection, practical actions you...
How to Conduct an In-District Meeting with a Member of Congress (or the Staff)
July 16, 2015
How to carry out one method of advocacy – the in-person visit in a district or state office of a member of Congress. Includes many helpful tips.
Elections Resources
July 15, 2015
A list of Bread-produced resources to help activists raise hunger as an issue during the 2016 congressional and presidential elections.
Fact Sheet: The Consequences of Sequestration and Tight Budget Caps
July 15, 2015
Sequestration refers to broad cuts to the federal government’s budget triggered by the Budget Control Act of 2011. These cuts are on top of already tight spending limits and years of cuts to programs serving poor and...
Effectively Using Public Meetings to Engage with Congressional Candidates
July 7, 2015
How to carry out one method of advocacy – attending a town hall or other public meeting with a member of Congress or candidate for Congress. Includes many helpful tips.
Manual: Las Elecciones Son Importantes
July 7, 2015
Una guía comprensiva para hablar con los candidatos y sensibilizar la política del hambre.
Diez maneras en las que los cristianos pueden ayudar a erradicar el hambre durante las elecciones
July 7, 2015
Descubre las maneras que pueden utilizar su iglesia y su fe para terminar el hambre durante las elecciones.
Elections Matter
July 7, 2015
A comprehensive but easy-to-read and easy-to-follow guide for individuals and churches that want to be engaged with candidates during election seasons.

Includes coverage of legal issues for churches'...
You Can Help End Hunger
July 6, 2015
This brochure provides a terrific introduction to the concepts of advocacy and justice in God's world as well as promoting the ministry of Bread for the World. The brochure includes an envelope for those wishing...