presbyterian hunger program Archives

Presbyterians for Earth Care open bi-annual meeting in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge

Posted September 26th, 2017

Clear blue skies were on display during the opening day of the Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center near Portland, Oregon. Just two weeks ago, organizers were concerned that the smoke and flames from a season of wildfires would force them to find a new location.

Presbyterian Hunger Program receives news on the Eco-Palms project in Guatemala

Posted September 18th, 2017

Churches across the U.S. have proven to be a major source of income for a handful of communities in Guatemala through the celebration of Palm Sunday. The annual purchase of palm branches through the Eco-Palms program is helping residents who live in the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

Meal-packaging project helps hungry neighbors in Illinois

Posted August 28th, 2017

First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Illinois, is not a large church, but it has a big heart. Over its 175-year history church members have always given back to the community, says pastor Paul Spangler. But a few years ago, the church tried something different for Vacation Bible School, and the results proved beneficial for many residents in the small town as well as the church itself.

Presbyterian Hunger Program receives news on the Eco-Palms project in Guatemala

Posted August 23rd, 2017

Churches across the U.S. have proven to be a major source of income for a handful of communities in Guatemala through the celebration of Palm Sunday. The annual purchase of palm branches through the Eco-Palms program, is helping residents living in the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

Vacation Bible School project helps hungry neighbors in Illinois

Posted August 18th, 2017

First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Illinois is not a large church, but it has a big heart. Over its 175-year history church members have always given back to the community says Pastor Paul Spangler. But a few years ago, the church tried something different for Vacation Bible School and the results proved beneficial for many residents in the small town as well as the church itself.

Hundreds dead in Sierra Leone following flooding and mudslides in capital city

Posted August 16th, 2017

The search for bodies and survivors continues in the Sierra Leone capital of Freetown following heavy rains, flooding and mudslides. More than 300 people are known to have died after walls of mud crashed into homes and businesses during the early morning hours on Monday.

Presbyterian Hunger Program urges Ben & Jerry’s to join Milk with Dignity program

Posted August 8th, 2017

The Presbyterian Hunger Program has a long history of advocating for farmworkers that supply vegetables for restaurants and grocery chains. Now the ministry is hoping to see success for dairy farmworkers.

Hurricane-ravaged Haiti still reeling months after Matthew

Posted July 11th, 2017

Anyone doubting whether climate change exists should pay a visit to Haiti. That’s the assessment from Valery Nodem, the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s international associate, who recently visited the country, nearly eight months after Hurricane Matthew.

Rural farming community in India becomes organic farming model

Posted July 11th, 2017

Rural farmers in India are celebrating the certification of Udaipur’s Gati village as Rajasthan’s first fully organic farming community. The designation will allow Gati to market its crops and products internationally. Nearly 300 farm families are covered by the designation as they seek to market crops such as wheat and corn.

Churches to be celebrated for hunger work

Posted June 22nd, 2017

For nearly 50 years, the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) has worked with Presbyterians and global partners toward the common goal of ending hunger and poverty. Now PHP is recognizing congregations involved in hunger work through a covenant called Hunger Action Congregations.