Hunger Program
The Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) works to alleviate hunger and eliminate its root causes. As recognized by PC(USA) policies, hunger is an extremely complex phenomenon with economic, political, environmental, and social causes.
Working through relationships and partnerships in the United States and around the world, we seek to find out why people are hungry and to encourage action that will help address the underlying causes — including gender and racial injustice, systemic poverty, climate change and environmental racism, violent conflict, lack of affordable housing, and more. Because of the generous support of Presbyterians, we usually are able each year to make a real impact in communities struggling with hunger and poverty by supporting around 100 community groups in around 22 countries with just over $1 million.
During 2024, the Presbyterian Hunger Program supported partners with $1.1 million, to help alleviate and address the root causes of hunger in 18 countries and in 29 U.S. states. Read about how your gifts to PHP helped make a difference.
Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing and the Presbyterian Hunger Program make a difference in lives around the world. Together we work to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes, rooting our work in communities through partner grants, striving to change laws and practices so communities can flourish, and engaging Presbyterians in this work — locally and globally. This list shows partners who received grants in 2024 for their work in 2025.
PHP Advisory Committee
Hunger Action Advocates
Support Presbyterian Hunger Program
Your financial support enables the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) to witness to the healing love of Christ and to bring hope to communities and individuals struggling with hunger.
Rev. Rebecca Barnes, Coordinator
rebecca.barnes@pcusa.org
Valery Nodem, International Hunger
valery.nodem@pcusa.org
Andrew Kang Bartlett, National Hunger
andrew.kangbartlett@pcusa.org
Jessica Maudlin, Sustainable Living & Earth Care
jessica.maudlin@pcusa.org
Eileen Schuhmann, Global Engagement & Resources
eileen.schuhmann@pcusa.org
Jennifer Evans, Communications & National Partners
jennifer.evans@pcusa.org
Jenny Oldham, Hunger Program Support
jenny.oldham@pcusa.org
