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Hunger Action Month is September, 2025.  It is a call-to-action change, change that brings respite to the silent struggles faced by thousands in our country, and a few hundred million across the globe. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide awareness campaign observed every September to raise awareness against food insecurity in the United States. Launched by Feeding America in 2007, it invites communities to stand together in the fight to end hunger through education, advocacy, fundraising, and direct support.

But what is Hunger Action Month really about? It’s a reminder that while hunger might not always be visible, it is always present.   Hunger Action Month 2025 comes at a time of rising inflation, growing populations, and compounding global crises. Food insecurity is a chronic emergency affecting millions worldwide. With increasing inflation and population, resources stretched thin, homelessness and poverty on the rise, pandemics and epidemics, and natural disasters, the need for action is now. Hunger Action Month 2025 is needed now more than ever.

As part of my call to action in Hunger Ministry, I serve on a special Board of Directors in a ministry called The Genesis Project.  Genesis is based out of an ELCA church in Apache Junction.  Epiphany of Christ Lutheran is an aging congregation that is thriving as it serves the older generations.  The property had a lot of extra space from the past years of a large youth and education programs that no longer exist.  So, they had the space converted to a commercial kitchen and now rent out the space to the Genesis Project.  Genesis serves hot home cooked meals for 200 plus people each day.  They are the only soup kitchen in Pinal County. 

The Genesis Project has long been committed to serving the most vulnerable by offering hot meals, clothing, and hydration to individuals and families facing hardship.  Genesis Project operates as a Soup Kitchen and Resource Center, providing not only meals but also a place of refuge and support for those experiencing difficult times. Their dedication to serving with dignity and compassion remains unwavering, and this new space reflects the warmth and care at the heart of their mission.

Genesis Project is a community-focused, volunteer-run, non-profit serving the hungry and homeless. They are supported and funded by community members, civic groups, and the faith community. 

On September 4th  , as one of the board members, I am hosting our Bishop, Deborah Hutterer, at Genesis to come and tour the Genesis Project and to have lunch.  I am looking forward to spend time with the Bishop and share this important outreach with her!  As part of Hunger Awareness month in the next few weeks, through my weekly newsletter articles, I will also be sharing with you some of the outreach ministries we do here at Beautiful Savior that make a difference in our community and in the world.  If you are not aware of it, we do a whole lot for our community!  Just look at the many donation bins in the entrance way to the sanctuary!  There are many ways you too can help these ministries!  More next time! 

 

Peace,

 

Pastor Tony