Share A Meal

Church World Service is teaming up with Oxfam America and denominational partners to encourage people to host a "Share A Meal," broadening the conversation about where our food comes from, and how we can make the food system more just and sustainable.

We are all tied to a global food system.  In a world facing the challenges of a growing population, skewed resource distribution and an erratic climate, one of the best ways to combat global food insecurity is to invest in small-scale producers, especially women farmers, and remove the barriers that limit their productivity and ability to market their produce.

Creating this awareness is what a "Share A Meal" is all about.  Use the resources below to host a fun, educational and engaging conversation about food justice.

• Hunger Placemat
  The Hunger Placement is a great tool for educating and activating your congregation or group!
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• Share A Meal "How To" Instruction Sheet
  Answers to questions, inspirational ideas for engagement and links to available resources.
  Download (PDF, 424KB)
• Discussion Guide
  At the most basic level, focus your Share A Meal conversations on the food you eat and where it comes from.  How do your choices connect your well-being with the well-being of people, plants, animals – communities and the ecosystems they are a part of all around the world?
  Download (Word, 34KB)
• End Hunger - Support Small Farmers
  Bulletin insert educates about the issue of hunger and offers three ways you can make a difference.
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• Sample Hunger Prayers
  Three prayers that may be used in worship services, study times and as part of special Share A Meal events.
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• Hunger Sermon Notes
  Scripture passages that can be used alone or in combination in a sermon.  One theme that links all of these passages is our right relationship with God and creation.
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• Urge Congress to provide robust funding to help end global hunger
  Support assistance for small-scale agricultural development, nutrition and other vital food security lifelines.
  Speak Out now!