2024 Offering of Letters, Patricia's Story, Regional Meetings

Check out our new look! [Let's make ending hunger impossible to ignore. Offering of Letters begins today.]( Dear Friend, Notice anything different? We've given our newsletter a fresh look with a continued focus on the work we’re doing together to advocate for the end of hunger. Over the next few months, we’ll spotlight the Offering of Letters, letter writing events focused on passing legislation to help end hunger in the United States and worldwide. You’ll [meet Patricia](, an inspiring activist and grandmother, as she shares her journey. You’ll also learn how you can join thousands of others to [write your own letter](, or [coordinate an Offering of Letters]( in your community. [Write Your Letter]( [Woman walking in wheat field.]( Hunger Among the Wheat Fields: Patricia's Story When Patricia retired, she felt called to become involved with Bread for the World through her church. When she learned more about the realities of hunger, it really hit home for her. [Read More]( [Infographic Image: Is hunger just a city problem? In 2022: 14.7% of rural U.S. households were food insecure. 12.5% of urban and suburban U.S. households (combined were food insecure). ]( Patricia: We’re surrounded by cows and wheat fields Food production is the second largest industry in [our state] – but we have the second highest food insecurity rate of any state in the country [CTA Button]( Prayer for Today God of love, we gather this day to worship you; to hear your word proclaimed, to pray for our neighbors, near and far, and to offer the gift of our voices and our words so that children around the world have enough nourishing food that they will thrive. Amen. [Pray With Us]( February Regional Meetings Let's make a difference together! Join Bread for the World for our online quarterly regional meetings. The meetings are designed to inform and empower members while also introducing Bread for the World to newcomers. Register today for more details and to secure your spot. [Register Today]( Give today to support the Offering of Letters For decades, the Offering of Letters has been a cornerstone event at Bread. Your contribution today amplifies the impact of the thousands of letters flooding Congress through this season. It ensures that lawmakers pass a farm bill that continues sustaining critical nutrition assistance for tens of millions of people, both in the U.S. and beyond. [GIVE NOW]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( © Bread for the World 425 3rd Street SW, Suite 1200 | Washington, DC 20024 | USA Tel: 202.639.9400 | 800.822.7323 | Fax 202.639.9401 [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Your Email Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( [bread.org]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [supporter]