Eddie Kaufholz
Director of Strategic Communications and CampaignsEddie Kaufholz leads the communications team at Bread for the World, a non-partisan, Christian advocacy organization based in the U.S. that advocates for policy changes to end hunger.
Previously, he led at International Justice Mission, an N.G.O. dedicated to ending slavery.
In both of these roles, he shares groundbreaking stories in new and inventive ways by envisioning creative solutions, leading teams, writing, filmmaking, and podcasting.
In addition, Eddie is a podcaster. He created, produced, and hosted The New Activist, a podcast dedicated to conversations examining some of the world’s most significant humanitarian issues. The New Activist received honorary distinctions by The Webby Awards and The New York Festivals Radio Awards.
Eddie was also half of the popular podcast, Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, in which Eddie and his good friend Annie F. Downs talk about life, health, humor, and random topical deep-dives.
Before this, Eddie was a pastor in Orlando and holds his degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of Florida.
He and his family reside in the DC area with a cat named Waffles that he’s embarrassingly enamored with.
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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.
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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.