Hunger Network in Ohio

Thanks to our public officials, community leaders, volunteers and to Mid-Ohio Food Collective for a great development in the hilltop neighborhood of Columbus!

Investment in these types of community features can only occur when we rise above partisan bickering and come together to solve problems and make smart community investments! Thank you to state, local, and federal support for this innovative use of space to feed our hungry neighbors!

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"I love going out to congregations and working with youth groups, adult ed programs, and others to learn and discuss poverty. I have been doing this "resource activity" for 20 years and it is still amazing to see how different groups respond to the challenges presented in this 30 minute activity," Dcn Nick Bates, Director of Hunger Network

"What is even more amazing is the level and depth of conversation we can have about our world afterwards in a respectful and productive manner."

HNO has led congregational trainings on:
- Faith and Poverty (hunger, housing, and economic opportunity)
- Faith and Racial Justice
- Faith and the environment
- How people of faith can create change
- Faith and Christian nationalism
- Faith and LGBTQIA+ Justice .. And much more!

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Over the years, HNO has stood in coalition with many other organizations opposing legislation that would create additional bureaucracy around SNAP benefits and take food off the tables of hungry Ohioans.
HNO board members shared the proposal with community members in places like Chillicothe, Bellefontaine, Cleveland, Columbus and many other places. We used the community feedback to shape our testimony and our advocacy against the bill.
Our coalition was able to stop these harmful proposals year after year.
We win not because we have more money, not because we have more power, but because the coalitions of advocates have stories, integrity, and trusting relationships.

Please support this work with a quick donation today!

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Trying to figure out how to live out our faith in public during a contentious election season?

Maybe we begin by asking the question, "Where is the love?"

Where is the Love? How people of faith can engage in the public sphere... — Hunger Network in Ohio How can Christian faith leaders engage in the public sphere while still respecting the religious diversity that strengthens our community? Simply ask, " Where is the Love?" is a good guide to building up a community that respects diversity, love, and a world where all shall receive thei

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Through an anonymous donor, we can now offer a MATCH opportunity! All donations (up to $500) will be MATCHED for the next 7 days! Support our work to end hunger in Ohio with a contribution today!

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Did you know that HNO visits congregations on a regular basis? Help support our ability to reach out to congregations and offer training, teaching, and preaching throughout Ohio with a donation today.
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Jesus says that bread comes from the Father and not from Moses. (John 6).

No single culture, race, ethnicity, or even religious tradition has a monopoly on God's truth for our world. So let us celebrate and rejoice in our diversity and pluralistic world, even while cheering on your favorite athletes at the Olympics.

GO TEAM USA! (A reflection on John 6) — Hunger Network in Ohio Rooting for team USA is patriotic not nationalistic. A reflection on John 6

Former Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor (Republican) issues the following statement in response to Governor DeWine's statement supporting politicians over the people:

"The disinformation from the Governor today is insulting to everyone in Ohio, and especially insulting to the half a million Ohioans — Republicans, Democrats and Independents — who put the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment on the November ballot.

Gov. DeWine voted with his fellow politicians seven times for unconstitutional maps, and now says what Ohio really needs is what he calls ‘The Iowa Plan,’ a system where the Governor and other politicians get the final say on maps. For nearly a year, we have been publicly collecting signatures in all 88 counties and now – 97 days before the election – he tells Ohioans that he and his friends in the legislature are already scheming to overturn what voters will pass in November.

We’re done listening to self-serving politicians tell us how they want to keep rigging the game. On to November.

Since the Governor demonstrated in his rambling and disjointed press conference today that he does not understand our amendment, I am offering to sit down and meet with him to explain it.

Statement from Retired Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor Regarding News Conference by Gov. DeWine – Citizens Not Politicians Statement from Retired Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor Regarding News Conference by Gov. DeWine on July 31, 2024 July 31, 2024 Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Mike DeWine’s news conference in which he discussed r...

Want a government in Ohio that is responsive to the people? a state legislature that prioritizes our communities (all of our communities?) Politics is not a fight for winners and losers but a struggle to learn together civilly.

VOTE YES FOR REDISTRICTING REFORM IN NOVEMBER!

Ohio redistricting reform amendment qualifies for November ballot Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

This is great news for all ohioans.

This amendment will allow will create a system for elected officials to be public servants and be more responsive to the needs of their districts and not the political interests of national funders.

It's official: Ohio redistricting amendment makes November ballot. What would it do? It's official: Ohioans will vote on whether to remove politicians from redistricting this November.

Political violence is not new.

But now its up to us to stand up for a peace that moves beyond an absence of tension into a place of justice.

On Political Violence — Hunger Network in Ohio When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.  But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

Access to the economy and education is essential to overcoming hunger.

Columbus leaders understand the importance of investing in local programs to close the digital divide. . & , this investment will provide residents with digital literacy skills and devices to decrease the # of unconnected homes.

Franklin County, Columbus partner to invest more than $20 million to lessen digital divide More than $20 million being invested by Franklin County and city of Columbus will be used to distribute $10,000 computers, tablets, to those without.

ELIGIBLE FAMILIES!

Make sure you pre-qualify or you sign up for SUN BUCKS this summer!

A new federal program will give eligible students $120 to buy groceries this summer • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio is one of more than 30 states that has opted into SUN Bucks, a new federal program that will give families $120 per eligible student to buy groceries during the summer.

Tabling with East Ohio Conference UMC this week. Hunger, housing, and redistricting!

Had a great time with Messiah Lutheran Middle School kids. As they traveled the state (Freedom Center in Cincy, Wright-Patt in Dayton, they stopped to visit the Statehouse in Columbus.) Before their visit to the Statehouse we had the opportunity to talk about advocacy ministry and the root causes of hunger and poverty in our community.

Then the kids made 70+ lunches for the ministries of Trinity Episcopal Church!

Did you know that discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals has contributed to hunger in our community?

As we seek to address the root causes of poverty and hunger, we must work to prevent discrimination in our congregations and communities.

We rejoice with our UMC siblings today as they take important steps to create life-giving and affirming communities that can work to guarantee all receive their daily bread and to build up a beloved community!

United Methodists overwhelmingly vote to repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.

Anti poverty training today.