Hunger Leaders Network

Working Together to End Hunger in the Grand Canyon Synod

The Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network brings together leaders from congregations, ministries, and community partners who are committed to alleviating hunger in our communities. Together, we share ideas, offer mutual support, and collaborate on projects that make a real difference.

As part of a nationwide network sponsored by ELCA World Hunger and led by local leaders, our synod’s Hunger Leaders Network connects the work we are already doing with resources, partnerships, and new opportunities to grow in impact.

Who is a Hunger Leader?

A Hunger Leader is anyone helping address hunger in their congregation or community. Every church in the Grand Canyon Synod is involved in feeding ministries—from in-house food pantries to community meal programs to partnerships with food banks and shelters.

If you are running, volunteering with, donating to, or supporting these ministries, you are already a Hunger Leader! No training or prerequisites required—just a passion to serve your neighbors.

Our vision is for every congregation and ministry in the synod to have a Hunger Leader connected to this network.

Monthly Gatherings

When: The last Tuesday of each month, 6:00–7:00 PM (MST)

Where: Online via Zoom

What to expect:

• Guest speakers from community partners and ELCA churchwide offices
• Updates on new resources, grants, and projects
• Space to share about your congregation’s hunger ministries

Our Work Together

• 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge
• For the past two years, our synod has joined in this challenge to pray, act, and give during Lent.
• In 2023, we faced off with the Southeastern Iowa Synod.
•  In 2024, we partnered with all of Region 2.
• Together, we raised nearly $60,000 for ELCA World Hunger!

Synod Assembly Resolution (2023)

Our Hunger Leaders Network brought forward a resolution encouraging all congregations to strengthen anti-hunger work through ministry support, awareness-raising, and financial giving. The resolution passed unanimously.

Hunger Leaders Survey

  We are building a database of all the feeding ministries, food pantries, and partnerships in our synod—helping us connect, learn from each other, and grow stronger together.

Join Us!

The Hunger Leaders Network is a place of encouragement, connection, and action. Whether you’re brand new to hunger ministry or have been serving for years, we’d love for you to be part of this growing network.

Together, we can make sure no one in our communities goes hungry.

Come to our next meeting and join the movement!