Press Releases

Congress and Anti-Hunger Groups Oppose Farm Bill Cuts to SNAP

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World joined members of Congress and representatives from other anti-hunger organizations on Capitol Hill today in a press conference to oppose severe cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) proposed in the farm bill.

Bread for the World Closely Monitors Farm Bill

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World is troubled that the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013 fails to provide a place at the table for poor and hungry people.

Lazarus National Gathering

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World will kick off its 2013 National Gathering next month with a revival of Lazarus: The Musical, based on the New Testament parable featured in Luke 16:19-31. The new arrangement of Lazarus will premiere on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C.

If Congress Can Keep Planes in the Air, Why Can’t It Feed Hungry People?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World is disappointed in Congress’ ongoing brinkmanship over the most harmful aspects of the sequester as it passes piecemeal solutions to certain agencies’ cuts. Late last week, an overwhelming majority of congressional Democrats and Republicans approved the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013. This temporary fix gives the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the authority to spend up to $253 million of its current budget to ensure that more flights depart on time.

Bread for the World’s National Gathering

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World announces an impressive lineup of speakers for its 2013 National Gathering, June 8-11 in Washington, D.C. From world-renowned preachers and international development and nutrition experts to high-ranking government officials and members of Congress, this biennial event will equip participants with tools to effectively advocate on behalf of people living with hunger or poverty.

Bipartisan Efforts to Reform Immigration

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World is encouraged by the Senate’s bipartisan efforts towards comprehensive immigration reform.

President Obama’s FY Budget Demonstrates Compromise;

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World applauds President Barack Obama’s FY 2014 budget for reducing deficits while largely protecting programs for hungry and poor people. Released today, the budget reflects a serious attempt at compromise by balancing tough spending cuts with additional revenue.

International aid groups applaud reforms to food aid

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

This statement is delivered on behalf of the endorsing organizations: ActionAid, American Jewish World Service, Bread for the World, CARE, Church World Service, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Maryknoll, The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network, ONE, Oxfam America and Partners in Health.

Bread for the World's National Gathering

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World invites members and anti-hunger advocates from around the country to Washington, D.C., June 8-11 for the 2013 National Gathering. The organization’s premier event features renowned preachers, high-level government officials, members of Congress, development and nutrition experts, and other well-known speakers—presiding over worship, delivering legislative information, engaging participants in anti-hunger advocacy, and more.

Senate Budget Resolution Largely Protects Hungry and Poor People

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Bread for the World applauds the U.S. Senate for passing a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution that generally protects programs that help people who are hungry.