Amid a U.N. warning that a famine is looming in Somalia, U.S.-based Catholic Relief Services is calling for increased humanitarian support in the Horn of Africa country.
CRS, others call for increased aid to prevent Somalia’s looming famine
Bishop calls for help for Pakistanis left homeless, hungry by floods
During Masses all over Pakistan Aug. 28, special prayers were offered for people affected by the floods, and Catholics were called on to contribute to the suffering, ucanews.com reported.
July food shelf challenge helps families in need during summer months
In partnership with Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Open Your Heart’s Summer Challenge makes it possible for Minnesota food shelves to restock and distribute fresh and frozen foods during this difficult time of year.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive is Saturday, May 14
The National Association of Letter Carriers will host the 30th Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14 — the largest one-day food drive in the United States.
East Africa drought is ‘dire,’ say officials, warning of possible famine
By April, agencies estimated that nearly 16 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia were in urgent need of food assistance due to the drought and were suffering hunger, severe food shortages and extreme hardships.
St. Francis Xavier School students contribute to ‘Pack the Porches’ event
VIDEO: Sartell students collect cereal for Catholic Charities’ “Pack the Porches” event.
Catholic Charities “Pack the Porches” food and fund drive set for March 18
March is typically a challenging month for Minnesota food shelves.
War in Ukraine likely to fuel higher costs for farmers, consumers
Even before February had turned into March, farmers and accountants alike were consulting their calculators and spreadsheets to calculate the economic hit that’s coming as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.