Election Resources
Bread for the World, its members, and partners are working to make hunger, poverty, and opportunity a priority for candidates.
One of the best times to raise the issues of hunger and poverty is during election campaigns.
During these periods, current and potential office holders are listening the most and are making and establishing promises, priorities, and plans.
This year, we can elect leaders who will pass laws, fund programs, and create policy to put our nation and the world on track to end hunger by 2030—an outcome that is achievable, if our elected leaders make ending hunger a priority.
Engage candidates in your state/district on hunger and poverty using our elections resources.
- 2020 Election Platform
As you consider candidates, consider what it will take to end hunger in the United States and around the world. - Presidential Candidate Videos
Christian leaders with the Circle of Protection asked all presidential candidates, Republican and Democrat, to send a short video explaining what they “would do as president to offer help and opportunity to poor and hungry people in the U.S. and around the world.” - The Bible and Elections
We can't end hunger unless our leaders make it a priority. Romans 13 underscores the importance of governance and justice. In 1 Kings, the queen of Sheba says to Solomon "[the Lord] has made you king to execute justice and righteousness." The Scriptures also show that wise leaders uphold the common good. - Churches and the Elections
Churches and communities of faith are pushing political leaders in a nonpartisan way to focus on ending hunger. Find out how your church can participate and learn about the Dos and Don'ts of complying with IRS regulations on churches. - Petition to Congress
Join people of faith around the country and tell our candidates to make this election about our working communities. Add your name to our petition.
"As Christians, we have a responsibility to ensure our neighbors aren't hungry and everyone has the dignity of work"
— excerpt from Bread for the World's Petition to Congress
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One of the best times to raise the issues of hunger and poverty is during election campaigns. Engage candidates in your state/district on hunger and poverty using our elections resources.Racially Equitable Responses to Hunger During COVID-19 and Beyond
By Marlysa D. Gamblin and Kathleen King
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as when a person or household does not have regular, reliable access to the foods needed for good health. Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) have historically had higher...
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Global Pandemic, Better Nutrition Protects Lives
With the coronavirus now spreading in low-resource contexts and new waves of infection expected in the coming year, better nutrition for vulnerable people is more important than ever.
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...
Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty
A diverse body of Christian leaders calls on the churches and Congress to focus on the integral connection.
Dear Members of Congress,
As the president and Congress are preparing their plans for this year, almost 100 church leaders—from all the families of U.S. Christianity—are...
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 in the fiscal year 2020 budget.
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.