Calling all unsung heroes:

May 25 and June 3: Seattle area gatherings for volunteers in food banks, meal programs and homeless services...  see flyer

1. Hunger Advocacy Resources

Hunger Advocacy -- How to make yourself heard: current issues, sample email or 
card. (html, pdf) To receive them regularly (about every 4-8 weeks), email our advocacy network.

Program update -- our regularly revised one page overview covering upcoming events and current issues from World hunger to budget priorities…

advocacy update -- our regularly revised one page overview covering
current issues on World hunger… Iraq…budget priorities… Middle East…
To receive them regularly (about every 2-6 weeks), email our advocacy network.

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2. “Peace Points” Hunger Activities

ONE by ONE - A new LPF activity on The ONE Campaign to make poverty history, for youth and adult groups.
Uno a Uno hacia la justicia para todos - Version en español

Hunger Awareness Meal - This experiential meal illuminates hunger and poverty in the world.
Organizando una Comida para concienciar del Hambre - Versión en Español

Treasures in Heaven, Treasures on Earth

Reclaim the Season! - Peace & justice living and giving especially appropriate at Christmas; useful throughout the year.

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3. Computer-based Hunger Activities

U.S. Budget Priorities: an engaging, interactive computer activity for youth and adults groups.
Download* game, Leaders Guide: html, pdf (available on a CD, $10, LPF members $6).
Top Lists activity on hunger and development (being revised)

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4. Hunger Education Resources

engaging and accessible resources for individuals and small groups:

"Taking Root" is a superb five-part congregation education program on hunger.
It is available for three different age levels, primary, middle, h.s. each with very different, well conceived activities, visuals, stories, and great graphic look. Several LPF pastors and lay leaders who have used the program in their congregation have raved about its quality, flexibility, and ability to engage young people.

Hunger and Development Links

Top 10 Reasons…check yr wallet ed

Genetically Modified Foods and World Hunger

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5. Archive

On Sat., Nov. 21, LPF co-sponsored an important Seattle conference:  Eucharistic Sharing in a World of Need with Dr. Torvend, author of Luther and the Hungry Poor, as well as updates about advocacy and  regional hunger ministries. Chris Carpenter will introduce the ELCA's new congregation resource "Taking Root".... for a flyer and more info

Victory on a key Senate budget vote and Progress on the Global Poverty Act
Designed to be copied and shared

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Top Ten List (pdf html)
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