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Bread for the World Commends U.S. Leadership on Global Food and Nutrition Security but Says G-8 Declaration Falls Short
Washington, DC, May 21, 2012 – Bread for the World is disappointed that during the recent G-8 Summit at Camp David, MD, leaders of the world’s richest countries failed to secure a solid commitment to maintain funding levels to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
Bread Commends Obama’s Historic Speech to End Hunger and Malnutrition
Washington, DC, May 18, 2012 – Bread for the World applauds President Barack Obama’s historic speech on hunger today, during which he announced a new partnership to speed efforts to end hunger and improve child nutrition around the world.
Bread for the World Urges G-8 Leaders to Meet Global Food and Nutrition Security Commitments
Washington, DC, May 17, 2012 – As world leaders gather for the G8 Summit at Camp David, MD, on May 18-19, Bread for the World is urging them to fulfill their $22 billion pledge to reduce global hunger and improve food and nutrition security.
World Leaders Convene to Address Global Crisis of Child Malnutrition
Washington, DC, May 17, 2012 – In advance of the G-8 Summit at Camp David this weekend, U.S. and world leaders met on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. today to assess efforts to combat child malnutrition.
House Bill Neglects Hungry and Poor People and Will Likely Increase Poverty
Washington, DC, May 10, 2012 – Bread for the World is disappointed that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill today that will further devastate the lives of hungry and poor Americans. The House approved the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act in a party-line 218-199 vote.
Hunger and Poverty Rises among Older Americans amid Cuts to Safety-Net Programs
Washington, DC, May 9, 2012 – More than 5 million older Americans struggle to put food on the table, and another 3.5 million live in poverty, according to new analysis from Bread for the World.
Christian Leaders Tell Congress that Feeding Hungry People is not the Sole Responsibility of the Church
Washington, DC, April 26, 2012 – Pastors and religious leaders from various sized congregations today shared their concern about proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps). The House of Representatives recently recommended cutting more than $169 billion from the SNAP program. Some representatives argued that feeding hungry people is really the work of the churches.
Bread for the World Disappointed by Proposed Senate Cuts to Anti-Hunger Program
Washington, DC, April 24, 2012 – Bread for the World is extremely disappointed that the Senate Agriculture Committee is recommending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) as they negotiate the Farm Bill, which funds SNAP.
Bread for the World Outraged by Cuts to Anti-Hunger Program
Washington, DC, April 18, 2012 – Bread for the World is infuriated by the House Agriculture Committee’s decision today to slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) by more than $35 billion.
Faith Leaders Urge Congress to Support Tax Credits that Help Low-Income Californians Lift Themselves out of Poverty
Los Angeles, April 17, 2012 – Bread for the World and California faith and community leaders came together today to highlight the importance of tax credits for low-income families, and to urge Congress to support programs that help poor and hungry Californians.
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