Hunger
Hunger
Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced acute hunger in 2023, according to UNICEF. In the United States, more than 44 million people experienced food insecurity in 2022, including 1 in 5 children according to Feeding America.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) doesn't fight hunger and poverty alone. We work with partners at home and abroad, who are a crucial part of this mission. Together, we strive to alleviate hunger and eliminate its root causes, echoing Jesus's call to feed the hungry.
The PC(USA) also works to address the root causes of hunger. Poverty is a primary root cause, along with other economic forces that keep people malnourished and impoverished. Political conflict, droughts, fires, and flooding related to climate change also contribute to food insecurity.
For 55 years, the Presbyterian Hunger Program has dedicated itself to actions that alleviate hunger — including direct food relief, sustainable development, advocacy, and education. By joining with congregations, mid councils, and global partners, the Hunger Program increases the church’s collective impact and effectiveness.
