Hunger Network

RMS Hunger Contacts

ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants

RMS Hunger Resources

Hunger Network

The ELCA World Hunger Program improves the lives of people in need in the United States and around the world by:

  providing immediate relief for people affected by chronic hunger and poverty;

  assisting whole communities through long-term, sustainable development to help alleviate chronic hunger and poverty

  advocating for justice by changing laws and systems

 educating members of the ELCA in awareness of issues relating to hunger, poverty and justice

For an explanation of how the World Hunger Appeal works, resources for educatioin, and how you can help, visit the hunger pages on the ELCA website.

How and where to donate
to the world hunger appeal

For accounting purposes, the most preferable method is through your local congregation (#1 below).

#1 Individuals & Local Congregations
If you have an envelope “check off” or designation, make your check to your church and place in the appropriately marked envelope and place in your Sunday collection. If no special envelope or designation, make the check to ELCA WORLD HUNGER APPEAL and place in your Sunday collection.

#2 Rocky Mountain Synod
Make your check out to ELCA WORLD HUNGER APPEAL and note your congregation’s name in the remarks or memo line. Send to the Rocky Mountain Synod.

Disaster Response Contributions:
For donations to Disaster Response, make checks payable to ELCA INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE, or ELCA DOMESTIC DISASTER RESPONSE and note the disaster area you are supporting. Utilize the above methods/addresses.