2021 Regional Webinars: Offering of Letters to Congress
This year’s Offering of Letters will span four topics—food systems, climate change, economic justice, and racial and gender equity. Hundreds of Offerings are held each year, resulting in tens of thousands of letters to Congress. Supported with prayer, these letters are a bold witness to God’s justice and mercy.
To learn about the topics, how your church, campus or community can be involved, and to connect with your organizer and fellow Bread members, register for an update in your region. Please note the time zones.
Southeast Regional Webinar (AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, TN, VA, WV FL, NC, SC, DC) Hosted by Rev. David Street, Rosa Saavedra, and Florence French on Thursday, March 18 at 4p.m. (ET).
East Regional Webinar (CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
Hosted by David Street on Wednesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. (ET).
Midwest Regional Webinar (IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Hosted by Nicole Schmidt and Zach Schmidt on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. (ET).
Southwest Regional Webinar (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Hosted by Lupe Conchas on Friday, March 12 at 12 p.m. (MT)
West Regional Webinar (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Hosted by Clark Hansen on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. (PT).
Indiana State Webinar
Hosted by Patricia Case and Dave Miner on Saturday, March 6 at 10 a.m. (ET).
We encourage you to register for your regional update even if you are unable to attend. This ensures you will receive the recording and follow-up information.
Hundreds of Offerings are held each year, resulting in tens of thousands of letters to Congress.
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.