Presbyterian Mission Agency fair food Archives

Presbyterian Hunger Program, Coalition of Immokalee Workers encouraged by surprise move by Wendy’s

Posted June 12th, 2018

Halfway there, but not far enough. That’s the reaction from the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP), the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and other supporters following last week’s announcement by Wendy’s corporate executives to purchase a majority of its tomatoes in the U.S. instead of Mexico. The announcement came during the restaurant chain’s annual shareholders meeting in Dublin, Ohio.

National faith leaders to join day of fasting to protest Wendy’s Restaurant chain

Posted January 4th, 2018

The Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) is encouraging Presbyterians to join other religious leaders this month in an action against the Wendy’s Restaurant chain. On January 18, faith leaders around the country are planning a National Day of Fasting and Witness to protest the corporation’s refusal to join the Fair Food Program.

SAFSF forum addresses race, class, gender and power in food system

Posted July 12th, 2016

The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF), an organization that promotes the sustainability and the well being of people, animals, and our planet through food and agriculture systems, held its 14th annual forum recently in Louisville, KY. Its work closely aligns with the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP). PHP Associate for National Hunger Concerns, Andrew Kang Bartlett, who serves on the SAFSF Steering Committee, helped introduce this year’s forum and was among an extensive list of speakers during the three-day event.

Fair trade businesses are showcased at the 222nd General Assembly

Posted June 21st, 2016

Where can you go to find crosses made from recycled car parts, jewelry created from rain forest seeds, or a good cup of coffee that supports farmers seeking to provide a better life for their families? If you are attending the 222nd General Assembly in Portland, you need only go as far as the exhibit hall.

Fighting back against food chains

Posted January 26th, 2015

Andrew Kang Bartlett, Associate for National Hunger Concerns People who grow, harvest, process, prepare and serve our food are breaking the chains of injustice, not with tempered steel cutters but… Read more »