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Hunger & Poverty

Black Mountain Presbyterian Church tackles food insecurity

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When Margo Smith thinks about Black Mountain Presbyterian Church’s commitment to addressing food insecurity and other community needs in western North Carolina, she is reminded of an engraving inside the church’s sanctuary.

A tiny island nation faces enormous challenges

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Sri Lanka is a tiny island country in South Asia with big challenges. It sits in one of the most poverty-stricken regions in the world where millions deal with hunger issues daily. Sri Lanka itself is a diverse country with many ethnic groups and religions, a failing government system, and staggering debt to the tune of more than $50 billion measured in U.S. dollars — a debt that has little chance of being paid back due in large part to the current government’s instability.

Creative approaches to addressing hunger and homelessness applauded

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During a virtual meeting on Thursday, the Presbyterian Hunger Program Advisory Committee heard about a variety of approaches that are being used by faith communities to address poverty and homelessness, from taking a group bike ride to paying off medical debt.

‘We’ve got to move Earth Day to 12 months a year’

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Friday is the official day that many people will celebrate Earth Day. But being good stewards of God’s Creation is a year-round priority for members of First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, Kansas.

After Easter, there’s Earth Day to observe, celebrate

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With Earth Day around the corner, the Presbyterian Hunger Program is pointing faith communities to a number of resources, including an online hub created by one of its partners, Creation Justice Ministries.

The promise of abundant life

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Presbyterians’ generosity to the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering gives the gift of abundant life to people in need.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

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