The Challenge:

Data analysis by the Children’s Defense Funds indicates that full-time work at minimum wage does not guarantee escape from poverty. Over 34 million Americans are exposed to the threat of hunger. Each year, 11 million people experience hunger.

Attempts on welfare reform have not always been successful. According to a recent research by Tuft University, 35 states, more than two-thirds of all states, have implemented policies that will worsen the situation of poor families.

Our Cooperative Response:

Amidst these circumstances, Southern Baptists have continually responded by contributing to the Domestic Hunger Funds (to contribute, contact Sandy Wood at 770-410-6360.  Another response to hunger is to develop a hunger ministry. Hunger ministries take the form of food pantries, soup kitchens, lunch sacks, bags of groceries, food program worship services, food drives, or simply vouchers for purchasing groceries. These ministries provide churches unique opportunities to share with others the Bread of Life along with bread for living.   Full Article