Farm Bill update

This year's emphasis for our Public Policy work is to urge our senators and representatives to improve our nation's farm policy so that it better serves hungry people.

Already, our letters and phone calls are working. Bread For the World Regional Organizer Matt Newell-Ching reports that:

Thanks to our communication with our leaders, an Senators Dodd (D-CT) and Smith (R-OR) proposed an amendment to increase the International Affairs budget which would increase the amount of resources available for poverty-focused assistance. This added amendment is a critical one and was supported by over 1,000 phone calls from folks working hard for the hungry.

Let's keep it up! ~HAE

Souper Bowl of Caring update...

Many churches were able to participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring this year. This is an opportunity to collect funds for hungry people and support local mission. A complete report will be presented at Presbytery. But here is a list of participating churches this year. (almost double from last year!)

Central Presbyterian
Milliken Presbyterian
1^st Presbyterian Berthoud
1^st United Loveland
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
Community Church of the Rockies
United Presbyterian Church of the Apostles
1^st Presbyterian Boulder
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Family of Christ Presbyterian Church
Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church
1^st Presbyterian Church Sterling
1^st Presbyterian Church Akron
United Church of Broomfield
1^st Presbyterian Boulder (Children’s ministry)
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

If your church participated, but is not listed- please post your results on the Souper Bowl of Caring website. You can also contact your Hunger Action Enabler. Thanks for all your efforts!