Help end hunger–support the Farm Bill delegation

As you know hunger is a complicated problem. Since it is a complex injustice, for hunger to really be alleviated it requires that people like you take a comprehensive approach to the issue.

It is very important to raise money and collect food so that the hungry will be fed. However, it is also important to take action to ensure that people do not find themselves in a position to begin with where they are hungry. For this reason, the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice not only helps to feed the hungry, but also works to change policies and systems that create hunger.

I want to make sure you are aware of a wonderful opportunity where you will be able to take action to change policies that perpetuate hunger. ICPJ, along with the Ecumenical Center and International Residence, will be taking a group of students, people of faith, and activists to Washington D.C. June 9 through June 12 to participate Sowing Seeds: Growing a Movement.

The gathering, organized jointly by Bread for the World and the Alliance to End Hunger, is a conference and lobbying event. Highlights of the event include workshops on lobbying techniques and building a movement, a Presidential Candidate’s Forum on Hunger and Poverty, and lobbying Michigan Congressional Representatives to support a Farm Bill that helps the hungry, not creates more hunger. The cost, which includes a round-trip airline ticket, registration fees, lodging for three nights at the conference site, and most meals, is $540 and $300 for students. $175 is non-refundable.

I hope that you can join us. Even if you are unable to do so, however, there is still something you can do to support this endeavor. You can make a donation of $25, $50, or $100 to help offset the cost for those who would like to go, but find the cost to be prohibitive.

If you have any further questions about Sowing Seeds, either visit www.bread.org or contact Jason Crosby at jason@icpj.net or 734.663.1870.

Sincerely,

Jason Crosby