What We Do

We Advocate for Change
We visit local congressional offices, ensuring that representatives protect and continue to invest in domestic and international programs that reduce hunger and poverty. We thank representatives for supporting bipartisan legislation that helps people across the world feed and nourish themselves.

We Engage Individuals
We train everyday concerned citizens to become politically-engaged advocates. Our members write personal emails and letters to Congress in support of federal programs for hungry people in the U.S. and around the world.

We Mobilize the Faith Community
We help congregations inform their members and direct their energy into advocacy campaigns. This year, more than 40 diverse churches and Central Indiana organizations are participating in a Joint Ecumenical Offering of Letters. Already 4,000 letters have been delivered to Congress and several of our elected leaders have cosponsored a Global Nutrition Resolution.

We educate
The easiest way to join us in our mission to preserve vital hunger-relieving programs is to attend one of our workshops. These workshops are offered occasionally and are publicized via email, Facebook, and the News & Events page of this website. Two of our workshops are described below.

Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems
Hunger is immoral and unnecessary — yet it is an inescapable, and massive problem in our world today. In this three-part presentation learn what it takes to end the scourge of hunger — by first understanding its root causes. Explore the systemic issues that contribute to food insecurity and learn what you can do to change them.

Presenters:

David Miner, Lead Team Chair, Bread for the World Indiana
Other leaders

Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
Why does poverty impact people of color disproportionately in our nation? As awareness of the realities of racism in our nation grows, Bread for the World offers this 1 1/2-hour experience, designed to introduce participants not just to current the racial wealth gap, but how it has been embedded in the fabric of the U.S. economy for centuries.

Presenters:

Rev. Patricia Case, Bread for the World Indiana State Organizer
Other leaders

Visit our "How to Help" page to find other ways of getting involved.

Bread Indiana in the media
Global Fund's life-saving programs
Indianapolis Star, Apr 4, 2019

Sen. Young's Leadership on Yemen
Indianapolis Star, Mar 21, 2019

2018 Farm Bill newspaper ad
Indianapolis Star, September 17, 2018

Using innovation to combat Indy's widespread hunger
Indianapolis Star, June 26, 2018

Hoosiers can do better in fight against hunger (PDF)
Indianapolis Business Journal, May 4, 2018

David Miner - one of United Way's 100 Heroes

People should not be going to bed hungry
Terre Haute Tribune-Star, February 26, 2018

Hoosiers, Hunger Activists Call For No Cuts To SNAP
WTIU (NPR - Bloomington), November 6, 2017

Local man working to bring attention to proposed cuts to food stamp program
WISH-TV - Indianapolis, September 22, 2017

Catholics and other Christians advocate for support of worldwide hunger programs
The Criterion, September 22, 2017

Longtime Indianapolis hunger relief leader begins 16-day fast to show the impact of federal food cutbacks as Congress debates spending plans (PDF). September 2017

Indy man will fast for 16 days to protest cuts in funding for food aid (PDF)
Indianapolis Star, September 21, 2014