Planting Hope,
Feeding Futures
2026 Advocacy Summit
Planting Hope, Feeding Futures
Tuesday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Museum of the Bible | Washington, D.C.
Join Bread for the World advocates from across the country for two powerful days of learning, connection, and action at the 2026 Advocacy Summit. Under the theme Planting Hope, Feeding Futures, we will gather to strengthen our collective voice and advance policies that can help end hunger in the United States and around the world.
This year’s Summit builds on the momentum of the second year of our Nourish Our Future program and policy campaign—deepening our commitment to bold, strategic advocacy that nourishes communities today and protects the promise of tomorrow.
What to Expect
Day One: Learn, Prepare, Connect
The first day of the Summit will provide opportunities to:
- Gain insight into current hunger-related policy priorities
- Participate in advocacy-focused skills training and strategy development
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with fellow hunger advocates
- Prepare for meetings with members of Congress
- Worship together
Through dynamic sessions and community-building spaces, you will deepen your understanding of the policies that shape food security and sharpen the tools needed to advocate effectively.
Day Two: Take Action
On the second day, participants will head to Capitol Hill to speak directly with members of Congress and their staff. Together, we will urge lawmakers to support legislation that addresses the root causes of hunger and advances policies aligned with the goals of the Nourish Our Future campaign.
This is more than a conference—it is a moment to come together, raise our collective voice, and call for change.
AGENDA
| Tuesday, June 9 | Wednesday, June 10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Sessions | |||
| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Pan African Consultation (invitation only) | 8:30am – 10:00am | Breakfast available |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Latino Convening (invitation only) | 8:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast with Bread for the World President Emeritus Rev. David Beckmann |
| 12:30pm | Lunch for Pan African and Latino leaders | 9:30am – 10:00am | Worship & Commissioning |
| 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
Meetings over lunch (invitation only) Election Strategy State Strategy Denominational Leaders Gathering Next Gen Gathering |
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| Afternoon Sessions | |||
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Plenary/General Session Worship Policy Panel Discussion |
11:00am – 5:00pm | Hill Meetings |
| 5:15pm – 6:30pm | Dinner featuring a panel of advocates and leaders from the field | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Closing Reception |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Regional Breakouts | ||
Meals provided daily for registrants based on session attendance
Why Attend?
- Strengthen your advocacy skills
- Connect with a nationwide network of hunger advocates
- Engage directly with policymakers
- Contribute to a coordinated, faith-rooted movement to end hunger
Whether you are a seasoned advocate or new to policy engagement, the Advocacy Summit offers a meaningful opportunity to grow, act, and lead.
Register Here
Please contact your regional or state organizer with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you in D.C. as we plant hope and work together to feed futures.
Hotels, Housing Transportation Information
Summit attendees are welcome to stay anywhere they feel comfortable. Area neighborhoods include Capitol Hill, Southwest Waterfront/the Wharf, and Downtown DC.
Holiday Inn, Washington Capitol – National Mall
Give today to support the work of advocating for the end of hunger.
Resources
To assist in your Lobby Day preparation, we have collected the following resources that you will be able to find here and in the event app. To download the app, click HERE for Apple or HERE for Android.
Legislative Priorities:
OL Fact Sheet Domestic
OL Fact Sheet International
Meeting Resources:
Visiting Members of Congress
Getting Around the Capitol
Meeting Agenda
Congressional Visit Report Form
Pre-Summit Webinars:
Day of Action (5/21/2026)
How to Run a Meeting & Event Logistics (5/28/2026)
Legislative Asks Q&A (6/4/2026)
Additional Resource Webinars:
Lunch and Learn: SNAP and H.R.1’s Impact and States and Families (February 25, 2026)
Lunch and Learn: Global Nutrition and Health 101 (March 11, 2026)
Lunch and Learn: WIC 101 (March 25, 2026)
Lunch and Learn: Ending U.S. Hunger: Progress, Setbacks, and Why Good Data Is Critical (April 15, 2026)
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