In addition to direct financial aid, the ELCA World Hunger Program also supports hunger education and advocacy efforts through local congregations and state public policy offices. Religious communities can teach how social concern flows from a relationship with God and help motivate involvement in effective political action. Low-income people's organizations can be strengthened, especially in their capacity to influence government policies that affect them. Organizations which help low-income people can more fully engage people of color, especially in decision making. The media can move beyond stories of pity and charity to explain the causes of hunger, and people and organizations concerned about hunger can make a bigger effort to influence the media.
People can expand and strengthen anti-hunger advocacy organizations.
People and organizations working against poverty and hunger can become more aware of themselves as parts of a large, potentially dynamic movement. In addition to Bread for the World's suggestions, LOGM also encourages individuals to educate themselves on hunger issues and to help educate those who are not getting enough food. Take part in WIC Outreach. WIC is a United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. You can communicate this program through posters available from WIC and the following sample church bulletin or newsletter insert.