Presbyterian Mission Agency food bank Archives

Creative ways congregations are doing more to feed the hungry

Posted June 27th, 2018

Hunger is at the heart of being human. People hunger for food, for love, for belonging and for Christ himself. Feeding the hunger of humanity is why the church exists. Presbyterian churches around the country are working to creatively nourish and sustain those who struggle with food insecurity, malnourishment and poverty.

Small Church Outreach: Phoenix, Oregon

Posted November 21st, 2016

Phoenix First Presbyterian Church. Their outreach includes a community kitchen, clothing closet and food bank. The numbers they reach are really quite remarkable, especially for the size of the congregation.

Hunger Action Advocate says partnerships can help meet needs

Posted August 23rd, 2016

If Jessica Fitzgerald asks your church to get involved in hunger and poverty issues in your community, be prepared to say yes. No is not an answer she will accept. Fitzgerald is the Hunger Action Advocate for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia. It’s one of many hats she wears for the presbytery.

General Assembly attendees visit Oregon Food Bank

Posted June 24th, 2016

While commissioners and advisory delegates worked hard in committees, 14 observers and mid-council staff attending the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meeting in Portland, Oregon worked to end hunger at the Oregon Food Bank Monday night. Joining two dozen other volunteers, the group repacked more than seven tons of carrots from 50-pound bags to more user-friendly sacks.