2021 November regional online meetings
Bread for the World regional organizers hold quarterly regional online meetings to update and equip our members and to introduce Bread to those who are new. In these meetings, you will learn about the status of our Offering of Letters and current legislative priorities, hear from and connect with Bread members in your region, and consider timely action steps you and your group can take to advocate for an end to hunger.
Register below for your next regional online meeting—and bring a friend! Please note the time zones.
Midwest Regional Online Meeting (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Hosted by Nicole Schmidt and Zach Schmidt on Tuesday, November 2 at 1 p.m. (ET).
View the recording, part 1 »
View the recording, part 2 »
Southwest Regional Online Meeting (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Hosted by Lupe Conchas on Wednesday, November 10 at 3 p.m. (CT).
View the recording »
Northeast Regional Online Meeting (CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
Hosted by Rev. David Street and Cheri Andes on Thursday, November 11 at 4 p.m. (ET).
Florida State Online Meeting
Hosted by Florence French Fagan on Thursday, November 11 at 4 p.m. (ET).
View the recording »
West Regional Online Meeting (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Hosted by Clark Hansen and David Gist on Tuesday, November 16 at 1 p.m. (PT).
Southeast Regional Online Meeting (AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV, DC)
Hosted by Rosa Saavedra on Thursday, December 2 at 4 p.m. (ET).
We encourage you to register for your regional meeting even if you are unable to attend. This ensures you will receive the recording and follow-up information.
Register for your next regional online meeting—and bring a friend!
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.