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Good news: More grocery money for hungry children
March 16, 2021
The passage of the American Rescue Plan is a major victory for lower-income Americans.
A Year Later: Regaining momentum
March 16, 2021
International Women's Day 2021 revealed worsening hardships and discrimination due to the pandemic.
One Year Later: Making space to lament
March 10, 2021
The journey of this past year has been long and full of loss at every turn.
Farmworkers: Unsung heroes of the food system
March 8, 2021
Farm work is mostly hidden from the public eye and as a result exploitation is common.
'Bread brings changemakers together'
March 8, 2021
California couple part of Bread for the World's Baker's Dozen monthly giving program.
The Third Reconstruction: Pan African women are rising again!
March 3, 2021
While Pan African women have always risen to leadership the dominant narrative has often overlooked or marginalized this truth.
To build peace, work for justice
February 17, 2021
Global inequities mean that Dr. King’s maxim, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” has radical implications.
Racial equity in access to vaccines
February 17, 2021
People who contract the virus and people who die are disproportionately people of color.
A changing landscape for America’s Black farmers
February 17, 2021
The denial of land ownership after the Civil War set the stage for disproportionate rates of hunger in Black communities.
Fragility and hunger in Syria and Lebanon
February 17, 2021
Fragility is found in almost every world region.
An opportunity to get it right
February 10, 2021
COVID-19 has exposed ugly truths about the effects of systemic racism.
Healing with the Land: An ecowomanist vision of Black farming
February 9, 2021
We enter Black History Month in the middle of a pandemic that disproportionately impacts Black communities.
Black History: A bittersweet testimony of trusting in God
February 2, 2021
“Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise…"
Black History Month Sermon Series: Advocacy in worship
February 1, 2021
Young adult Black faith leaders to lift themes of love, peace, and justice.
First 100 Days: Biden-Harris should focus on hunger
January 13, 2021
The new administration faces the largest increase in domestic and global hunger since the Great Recession.
The dignity in growing food
January 13, 2021
Mago Reyes is an extraordinary woman with an extraordinary story.
La dignidad en el cultivo de alimentos
January 12, 2021
Mago Reyes es una mujer extraordinaria con una historia extraordinaria.
The Way Forward: A racially equitable response to COVID-19
January 11, 2021
Recommendation for the Biden administration and new Congress to address existing racial inequities.
2021 Regional Webinars: Offering of Letters to Congress
January 11, 2021
Prepare for your advocacy by attending a regional webinar. ...
Bread for the World’s 2021 board of directors
January 11, 2021
New class of board of directors selected.
On Faith: The currency of love and light
January 11, 2021
As our nation comes together for the inauguration next week, we have a chance to reset, to start anew.
Match met—more than $1.5 million raised!
January 11, 2021
Thank you for responding to our matching gift challenge.
An invitation to the table of discomfort, diversity, and hope in 2021
January 11, 2021
2020 is behind us, but our past year leaves haunting questions for 2021.
Prayers to End Hunger: Love
December 18, 2020
In the final week of Advent, we are invited to receive this love-filled greeting from Gabriel to Mary as it if were intended for us.
Prayers to End Hunger: Joy
December 13, 2020
Even in this challenging and often frightening world, we are given a chance to be part of the hope and love that comes through Jesus.
A difficult year still yields successes
December 10, 2020
Ending hunger must be a priority for our elected officials.
On Faith: Finding a place at the inn
December 10, 2020
As the world faces poverty and hunger today, hope lies in those ready to be the voice of the struggling.
The Black Madonna: What Young Woman Is This?
December 7, 2020
May the Black Madonna and Holy Child be an inspiration to you as well in this challenging Advent and Christmas season.
Prayers to End Hunger: Peace
December 4, 2020
In this second week of Advent, we remember that Jesus brought us peace. God will heal this broken world and will come again.
Prayers to End Hunger: Hope
November 30, 2020
Advent season is a time to celebrate the anticipation of new life despite adversities. New life brings hope.

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Finding Hope, Ending Hunger on Both Sides of the Border: A Bilingual Latino Devotional
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The Bible on Health as a Hunger Issue
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Bread for the World and its partners are asking Congress to provide $200 million for global nutrition.
Fact Sheet: Hunger by the Numbers
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