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Hunger Resources

These resources are specifically designed to aid you, your family and congregation in your efforts to learn more about global hunger and its effects on humanity. With these resources you can study, lead classes and groups and launch hunger prevention programs in your churches and communities. Some resources are available for download, while others are orderable through the PC(USA) Marketplace online or via telephone by calling (800) 524-2612 with a PDS number.

Open Source is a new online library of workshop presentations and handouts made available to you for use in educating yourself and others about hunger-related themes including climate change, poverty, sweatshops, fair trade, water issues, living wage and globalization.

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Graphic: The cover of Making Poverty History.Making Poverty History: Dramas, Simulations and Worship Resources on the Millennium Development Goals

Making Poverty History, a 28-page booklet produced by the Presbyterian Hunger Program and Church World Service, is a collection of simulations, skits and worship activities on hunger and poverty. Activities relate to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG): Hunger and Poverty, Education, Health, Environment/Water and Partners in Development. Each section contains facts on the MDG theme, a story addressing the theme and assorted interactive ways to engage people on that theme.
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$1.00, PDS# 74360-07-364

 
     
   
 

Just Eating CoverJust Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table

Participants Book and Leader Guide
by Jennifer Halteman Schrock in collaboration with Adovcate Health Care, Church World Service and Presbyterian Hunger Program

Just Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table Participants Book is a seven-session curriculum for congregations that explores the relationship between the way we eat and the way we live, published by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. The study uses scripture, prayer and stories from the local and global community to explore five key aspects of our relationship with food.

Order online now or by phone through Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, referencing the Participant Book (PDS #7436505361) or the Leader Guide (PDS #7436505362).

Participants Book

Leader guide

Download an Order Form PDF icon to place an order by mail. The Leader's Guide is sold out and can be downloaded below.

Recommended Reading on Food and Faith
Recommended Reading on Globalization and Poverty

 
     
 
 

Dangerous Love: Creative Resources for Lent and Eastertide

Special access given to HAEs and friends of PHP by Seeds of Hope Publishers [Download this wonderful resource for Lent!] PDF icon

 
     
 
  Centsability Resource

Cents-ability

A strategy for raising awareness — and funds — for the fight against hunger.

Cents-Ability is a small first step in the battle against hunger and poverty. Congregations invite every member — of all ages — to contribute a few cents at every meal. This simple act is an expression of thanks for what we have received. It is also a commitment to share with others in response to Jesus' command "You give them something to eat." When members bring their offerings to church on the appointed Sunday, all of those coins "make a joyful noise unto the Lord" as they are received and dedicated. [Find out more about Cents-Ability]

Download Cents-Ability Resource Order Form PDF icon, order resources online, or contact PHP to order by phone (800-334-0434).

 
     
 
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Is There Enough?

A New Children's Curriculum on Hunger.

Interactive and biblically based, this curriculum presents a balanced world where there is enough for all God's children. Five stand-alone sessions, adaptable for kindergarten through middle school, are included. Ideal for use in vacation Bible school, children's church and after-school, and intergenerational settings.

Order online now or by phone through Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, referencing PDS #7436099324.

Is There Enough?
$10.00
PDS #7436099324

 
     
 
  A Kid Started It

A Kid Started It!

Kid's Hunger Education Kit

A boxed kit containing hunger curricula from the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Bread for the World, Church World Service, Heifer Project International, and World Food Day. Geared for children in K - 6 grades.

Order online now or by phone through Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, referencing PDS #7436002309.

A Kid Started It!
$20.00
PDS #7436002309

 
     
 
  Hunger No More

Hunger No More

An Adult Study, focusing on hunger in the United States and around the world.

The materials in Hunger No More will help you present important hunger and poverty issues to study groups in your congregation. Also included are children's activities to help them learn about hunger and provide ways for them to take action to erase it from their community.

Order your FREE Copy or download in PDF format.

For more information about Hunger No More, visit their Web site.

 
     
 
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A Fast That Lasts

A complete kit for a 24 or 30 hour fasting retreat with lasting impact.

A complete kit for a 24 or 30 hour fasting retreat with lasting impact. Includes Hunger Has A Cure CD-ROM, a three segment video, Bible study, games, activities, and a detailed planning guide. Adaptable for middle school through high school,

Order online now or by phone through Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, referencing PDS #7436002324.

A Fast That Lasts!
$20.00
PDS #7436002324

 
     
 
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Worship Guide on Trade and Globalization

Especially designed for the April 10-16, 2005 Global Week of Action, this Worship Guide includes a complete order of service about trade justice, which can be used in full or in part. The Guide also includes Bible readings, theological reflection, sermon ideas, children's activities, prayers and songs. In addition there are stories from around the world of those affected by current trade practices and globalization.

The colorful Worship Guide PDF icon can be downloaded for free.

Order online now or by phone through Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, referencing PDS #7436505360.

Worship Guide on Trade and Globalization
$2.00
PDS #7436505360

 
     
 
 

New PHP Resources Guide

Photo: The new Presbyterian Hunger program Resources Guide.A two-page, color flyer with the latest and greatest print and online resources from the Hunger Program. This is good piece for sharing with your congregation and at events.

Order online now or by phone through Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612, referencing PDS #7436507300.



PHP New Resource Guide

Free
PDS #7436507300

 
     
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Just Neighbors ToolKit

This is a dynamic interactive curriculum that allows you to walk in the shoes of the poor, feel their need, and learn how to help.
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Online Resources

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Photo of a woman kneeling with a baby over bags of rice.Millennium Development Goals

Find information, progress to date and action resources on Making Poverty History and the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals.
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Hunger Hymns

Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:

 
     
 
 

Budget resource

The Presbyterian Washington Office presents a new online resource, "The Federal Budget: How It Works and What Presbyterians Can Do about It."

 
     
 
 

Jubilee Music

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Rita Jankowska-Bradley of Jubilee Montana unveiled the Break the Chains! musical CD. The CD is available for purchase online. The Break the Chains! album features 19 songs from artists from around the world. This powerful music will help us to educate new Jubilee supporters about how we can join hands to break the chains of debt!

 
     
   
 

Enough For Everyone

Bryan Field McFarland ablum coverSalem Presbytery's Hunger Action Enabler the Rev. Bryan Field McFarland is a singer/songwriter. His 2007 release - All That Matters - features Enough For Everyone, dedicated to the Enough for Everyone Program, along with eleven other songs for worship.  You can listen to a clip of Enough for Everyone and the All That Matters CD can be purchased from McFarland's Web site. A portion of the proceeds from CD sales and digital downloads of Enough For Everyone are donated to the Presbyterian Hunger Program. 

 
     
 
 

Simulation games help us learn what hunger feels like

Use these hunger simulation games with youth groups or your whole congregation. Choose one of the games to convey practical lessons about hunger in our world. From Hunger: Understanding the Crisis through Games, Drama, & Songs, by Patricia Sprinkle (out of print).

 
     
 
 

Videos On Hunger, Food Systems And Globalization

Videos on global hunger and poverty and the underlying causes. Videos are available for lending to Presbyterians wishing to show them at your church, community event or house party. Download a PDF version of the Video List.

Hunger and Poverty | Globalization and Trade | Food Politics/Systems

 
   
 
 

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