2020 regional webinars in July
Join your regional organizer and others in your area for an update on the 2020 Offering of Letters: Better Nutrition, Better Tomorrow!
Thanks to advocates like you, we’re already building momentum in Congress around nutrition. These webinars will inspire and equip you to take the next step. You will hear about progress made in our campaign, stories from fellow advocates in your region, and timely action steps you can take to help end hunger.
East Regional Webinar (CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
Hosted by Margaret Tran on Tuesday, July 28 at 4 p.m. (ET), register here.
Southeast Regional Webinar (AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, TN, VA, WV FL, NC, SC)
Hosted by Min. David Street on Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. (ET). register here.
Midwest Regional Webinar (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Hosted by Rev. Patricia Case, Nicole Schmidt, and Zach Schmidt. Option 1 on Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. (ET) and Option 2 on Wednesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. (ET). View recordings:
West Regional Webinar (AK, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Hosted by Clark Hansen on Tuesday, July 28 at 3 p.m. (PT), register here.
Southwest Regional Webinar (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Hosted by Lupe Conchas. Option 1 on Thursday, July 23 at 3 p.m. (CT), register here. Option 2 on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. (CT), register here.
California State Webinar (CA)
Hosted by David Gist on Wednesday, July 22 at 12 p.m. (PT), register here.
Please register for your regional webinar even if you are unable to attend. This ensures you will receive the recording and follow-up information.
Tools
from our Resource Library
For Education
FAQ: Hunger Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan would be considered likely to have high rates of hunger because at least two of the major causes of global hunger affect it—armed conflict and fragile governmental institutions.
Global Malnutrition Fact Sheet 2021
Malnutrition is responsible for nearly half of all preventable deaths among children under 5. Every year, the world loses hundreds of thousands of young children and babies to hunger-related causes.
MEMO ON THE HIGH RETURNS OF INVESTING IN A 1,000 DAYS INFRASTRUCTURE
Bread for the World is calling on the Biden-Harris administration and Congress to build a better 1,000-Days infrastructure in the United States.
For Faith
Finding Hope, Ending Hunger on Both Sides of the Border: A Bilingual Latino Devotional
Devotional writers challenge us to feel the Spirit of God within us and to hear God’s urgent call to demand justice so all can put food on the table.The Bible on Health as a Hunger Issue
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in faith.” These words from Colossians 2:6 remind us of the faith that is active in love for our neighbors.
The Bible on...
Faith Leaders' Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty
A diverse body of Christian leaders calls on the churches and Congress to focus on the integral connection.
For Advocacy
Fact Sheet: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to respond to changes in need, making it well suited to respond to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fact Sheet: Why We Need $200 Million for Global Nutrition Programs
Bread for the World and its partners are asking Congress to provide $200 million for global nutrition.
Fact Sheet: Hunger by the Numbers
In 2017, 11.8 percent of households in the U.S.—40 million people—were food-insecure, meaning that they were unsure at some point during the year about how they would provide for their next meal.