Hunger in America is a crisis – and together, we can meet this moment. Food insecurity in America has reached its highest rate in over a decade, affecting over 47 million people facing hunger, including 14 million children. With the largest cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in history now signed into law, food and health care will soon be further out of reach for millions of people – including children. This September, during Hunger Action Month, Feeding America is calling on the nation to come together once again to end hunger in America.

Here in the California-Pacific Annual Conference, our vision to End Spiritual and Physical Hunger is often expressed through our multitude of food ministries in our local churches. From hot meal services to meal packing events to onsite food pantries to CROP walks, we see our neighbors experiencing food insecurity and work together to share our abundance.

“People across the country have demonstrated immense care for their neighbors in crisis time and time again, helping to build stronger, more resilient communities,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Ending the hunger crisis in America is no different. When we all work together, alongside our neighbors facing hunger, we can find solutions to ensure that everyone has the food they need to thrive. This Hunger Action Month, our hope for the nation is to start building this new reality together, through unified action toward a shared vision of a hunger free America.”  

During the month-long Hunger Action Month campaign, Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks and faith-based and charitable partners come together to elevate the voices of people facing hunger and inspire the nation to act. All across the nation, Feeding America network members host events, conduct advocacy, hold volunteer activities and so much more.

In the month of September, Cal-Pac Communications will feature several food ministries through articles, videos, and photos, highlighting ways your churches are working to end physical hunger in our conference.

If your church has a food ministry, we encourage you to:

• Post about your food ministry on social media and tag the conference on Facebook or Instagram, and tag Feeding America on Facebook or Instagram.
• Share your story with Cal-Pac Communications at cpco@calpacumc.org.

People across the country can get involved by:

• Donate to Feeding America, where your donations will be matched through the month of September.
• Sign the pledge to call on lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority.
• Volunteer at a local food bank.
• Start or join a feeding ministry at your church.