In Nebraska, a Multi-Layered Approach to Fighting Hunger

Jana Prescott and her sister Julie Prescott Burgess are longtime activists with Bread for the World's chapter in Omaha, NE. "Bread for the World is a wonderful organization that allows me to use my faith to help people to serve God as they serve their neighbors," said Jana.

Jana Prescott (right) and Julie Burgess (left) meet with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE), BFW President David Beckmann and a fellow Nebraskan. Jay Mallan photo

Jana first learned about Bread for the World while she was the head cook at a Presbyterian camp in Colorado, and her successor at the camp has also become involved with our work. She was seriously injured in a car accident in 1983, but she has not let this interfere with her activism.

"I decided to do what I could as a handicapped person…. I think I do help my representatives in Congress to see things from the point of view of people who truly need their daily bread," she said. "I am sure that from the notes I give my congressmen and the emotion in my heart, they listen to me and really think hard about the legislation they're working on."

"Every time I send out a Quickline request for phone calls to a member of Congress or ask activists to write letters, Jana gets right in touch with me to let me know that she's taken action," said Bread for the World regional organizer Elise Young. "She has a faithful and loving spirit and really encourages other activists to keep up their good work."

Both Jana and Julie have attended many Bread for the World National Gatherings and Lobby Days. "They are articulate and work very well as a team," noted Young. "Together they keep up on all the issues and visit members of Congress in their district offices as well as in Washington." The two also volunteer their time in direct service to hungry people. This year, Jana plans to participate in a mission trip to Ecuador and Julie in a mission to Cameroon.

Jana supports Bread for the World financially by participating in our Baker's Dozen program, through which members pledge a monthly donation amount. Contributors to Baker's Dozen enable Bread for the World to plan ahead, knowing that we will be able to meet financial commitments for our advocacy efforts.

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