Give us this day our daily bread..
Food is one of the most basic human needs. Without dependable access to food for a safe and nutritious diet, no one can lead a happy and productive life. Yet there are many people in our communities who do not have enough to eat, or who worry about where their next meal is coming from. It is not God’s will that people suffer hunger. God “has filled the hungry with good things” (Luke 1:53) and Jesus had compassion on the hungry crowd (Matthew 15:32). We are to pray for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11). Caring for the poor and feeding the hungry is a basic responsibility of God’s people (see, for example, Proverbs 22:9).
Study-Action Guide for Congregations
Hunger on Our Doorstop is a resource from the Wisconsin Council of Churches to help congregations learn about – and respond to – hunger in their communities. Learn more.
Ending Hunger in Wisconsin
The end to hunger stands on four legs:
- Family Economic Security
- Access to Affordable and Healthy Food
- Federal Nutrition Programs, and
- Emergency Food Assistance.
Learn what you can do to strengthen each of these legs in “Ending Hunger in Wisconsin – An Action Plan” at http://endhungerwi.org/endhunger.cfm. The Wisconsin Council of Churches is a member of the Wisconsin Food Security Consortium which prepared the plan.
Additional Resources
While there are many other resources dealing with the issue of world hunger, this list focuses on domestic hunger issues. Go to our Hunger Resources to find information on:
- Anti-Hunger Organizations
- Educational Resources
- Hunger and Poverty Information
- State and Federal Assistance Programs
- Community-based Food Assistance
- Public Policy, and
- Activities and Events
