News
September 28, 2018
ELCA congregations across Pennsylvania shared their voices for God’s Work. Our Hands Sunday by addressing letters to legislators, federal and state, advocating on behalf of those whose voices may not always be heard. As a result of their thoughtful advocacy service, several hundred letters were shared with state and federal lawmakers. In addition to participating...
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September 25, 2018
Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller announced that from September 24-28, she will take the SNAP Challenge to highlight Hunger Action Month, the importance of food access, and the prevalence of food insecurity across Pennsylvania. The week will also highlight the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps nearly two million Pennsylvanians...
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September 17, 2018
Certain low-income Pennsylvanians can now apply for General Assistance again. On July 18, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in a unanimous decision, found that Act 80 of 2012 was enacted in a manner that violated the Pennsylvania Constitution. Act 80 did many things, including eliminating the General Assistance (GA) cash assistance program. General Assistance...
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September 17, 2018
Applications for No Kid Hungry breakfast grants are available online. You are encouraged to share this information with your local school district’s director of food service so your district has the opportunity to expand access to school breakfast. Grants will support schools with the purchase of approved equipment, materials and initiatives facilitating breakfast after the...
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September 7, 2018
At the commencement of a new school year, wouldn’t it be great to focus on making your district a welcoming school to all students? Resources, including a tool kit, are available online to assist you. Working with your school board and community, join other districts in Pennsylvania to officially welcome and support all students. In...
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August 31, 2018
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) members pray and care for God’s marvelous creation every day. We also join the global Christian community each Sept. 1 to Oct. 4 to mark the Season of Creation. This season starts with a World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, an invitation to focus our worship, our...
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August 24, 2018
ELCA World Hunger recently released a new video featuring Feast of Justice in Philadelphia. Feast of Justice is dedicated to empowering the transformation of individuals, families, and communities through their hunger programs, education programs, and life skills/counseling programs. To learn more click here. ELCA World Hunger prioritizes ministry work that is transformative, holistic and integrated. For...
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August 19, 2018
Pennsylvanians seeking assistance in the wake of this summer’s widespread flooding are connecting with Lutheran Disaster Response and other service agencies through a new hotline unveiled by Gov. Tom Wolf. “Disaster responding organizations like LDR-Eastern PA are grateful for Governor Wolf’s efforts to help those affected by recent flooding in Pennsylvania,” said Julia Menzo, Director...
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August 6, 2018
In every part of the nation, a large number of households is experiencing food hardship — the inability to afford enough food for themselves and their families — according to a new report by the Food Research & Action Center. “How Hungry is America?” reveals that, after several years of decline, the national food hardship...
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August 3, 2018
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America reflect, pray, stand together and act to fight hunger. It’s a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis, and dedicate ourselves to a solution. At some point in 2016 (the most recent year available), more than...
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