Rich resource of Pope Francis quotes on topics including: poverty, economic justice, labor, common good, charity/service, love/charity, mission, sacraments and justice, housing, creation/environment, solidarity, migrants/refugees, hunger, rights and responsibilities, family, government, peace, trafficking, and ecumenism.
Source: Catholic Relief Services
Link: http://globalfellows.crs.org/resources/selected-quotes-of-pope-francis/
“Ever wonder what words like “food insecurity” actually mean? This infographic can help.”
Source: Oxfam International
Link: http://blogs.oxfam.org/en/blogs/14-06-05-infographic-vocabulary-hunger-crises-explained
Includes frequently asked questions about U.S. food aid programs including: what is U.S. food aid, which countries receive U.S. food aid, and many more.
Source: Bread for the World
Link: http://www.bread.org/ol/2014/issues/us-food-aid-programs.html
“We live in the world’s wealthiest nation. Yet over 50 million Americans struggle to put food on the table. In the United States, hunger is not caused by a scarcity of food, but rather the continued prevalence of poverty. Worldwide, the number of hungry people has dropped significantly over the past two decades, but nearly 900 million people continue to struggle with hunger every day.”
Source: Bread for the World
Date: January 2013
Link: http://www.bread.org/help/church/bread-sunday/2013-hunger-poverty-facts.pdf
As part of the Ending Hunger in America Campaign, Bread for the World has created an interactive website sharing stories and videos of people impacted by hunger. The page also outlines proposed steps to end hunger in America.
Source: Bread for the World
Link: http://hungerreport.org/profiles/
The Christian study guide for the 2014 Hunger Report is broken into 6 sessions. Each session features scripture passages, reflection questions, and tying scripture to current hunger trends.
Source: Bread for the World
Link: http://www.joomag.com/magazine/ending-hunger-in-america-2014-hunger-report-s/0603806001385413248
Step-by-step guide on how to host an Oxfam Hunger Banquet.
Source: Oxfam America
Link: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/research-publications/host-an-oxfam-america-hunger-banquet/
“Climate change could be the single biggest threat to winning the fight against hunger. Yet some food companies are actually making the problem worse. Use your power as a consumer and tell Kellogg and General Mills to help stop climate change from making people hungry.”
Source: Oxfam America
Link: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/static/media/files/Oxfam_fact_sheet-warming_world_hungry_planet.pdf