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Interfaith Hunger Coalition (New Mexico)
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The Interfaith Hunger Coalition collaborates on addressing hunger issues in our communities through networking, education, public policy advocacy and direct service. Our goal is ensure that all New Mexican families have access to healthy and nutritious foo
Great lineup at today's Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM Advocacy conference. Sen. Angel Charley, Rep. Sarah Silva, Tripp Jennings (NM in Focus), Emily Wildau (NM Voices for Children) & Jeanette Brahl (United Way of North Central NM)
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Great afternoon for a Kids Cook! fundraiser
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Read our latest newsletter featuring information on the impact of the #federalbudget on New Mexico (including a timeline from NM Voices for Children) and a piece on farming at the Grants food pantry. Also, learn more of the Rio Food Project's 10th annual Hike to End Hunger.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“When you play a violin, it’s the tension that makes the sound. Without tension, there’s no music. I think that what we did today was bring tension to Capitol Hill.” -Alabama Advocate Suzanne Martin (2nd from left) at @bread4theworld.bsky.social 2025 Lobby Day #Nourishourfuture
June 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our latest newsletter has pictures from Thursday's protest in support of a #MoralBudget, as well as information on proposed budget cuts for SNAP-ED which would affect the very effective and popular program Kids Cook!
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June 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Several members of the faith community in Albuquerque gathered in front of the federal courthouse on Thursday afternoon to urge the Senate to pass a #MoralBudget. The event was organized by Catholic sisters. Archbishop John Wester joined us
June 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join us today in front of the Federal Court, 4th & Lomas in #ABQ at 4:30 pm. Faith leaders & friends will reflect, pray and hold signs reminding all that a Budget is a Moral Document. Jason Riggs, a member of our IHC steering committee, will address the impact of SNAP cuts on families in NM.
June 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
St. Timothy's Lutheran parishioners in #ABQ wrote 45 letters to Congress at their @bread4theworld.bsky.social Offering of Letters on June 15 #NourishOurFuture
June 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Read our latest newsletter on the faith response to proposed cuts in SNAP (and Medicaid), which according to Rev. Jim Wallis are 'completely at odds with the gospel calculus' #moralbudget

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June 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
@bread4theworld.bsky.social members in ABQ delivered letters from 7 churches urging our elected leaders to save & enhance WIC & protect global nutrition funding. We visited the offices @heinrich.senate.gov, @repgabevasquez.bsky.social, @lujan.senate.gov, @repstansbury.bsky.social #NourishOurFuture
May 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
On May 4, Rev. Tai Pham blessed the @bread4theworld.bsky.social letters we wrote the previous weekend at St. John XXIII Catholic Community in Albuquerque. We urged our representatives to protect WIC and global nutrition. Deacon Doug Feery assisted with the blessing. #nourishourfuture
May 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Parishioners at St. John XXIII Catholic Community in #ABQ wrote our congressional representatives to protect #WIC and preserve funding for #globalnutrition This was par of the @bread4theworld.bsky.social Nourish Our Future campaign
April 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Proposed Cuts to #SchoolMeals Would Worsen Childhood Hunger, Hurt Struggling Families, and Create Unnecessary Burdens for 665 Schools in New Mexico. More from FRAC on our state and other states
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March 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Via the Food Depot: A victory for SNAP and New Mexicans! 🍓🧀🍞🥕House Bill 77 passed unanimously in the NM House on 2/21. Next, the bill will go to the Senate! House Bill 77 will establish a statewide SNAP outreach plan to help more eligible people apply and receive this essential grocery support.
February 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A couple of busy days (Feb. 20 & 21) for anti-hunger advocates in Santa Fe. Photos from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM, the Food Depot and Roadrunner Food Bank
February 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Aamna Nayyar, a member of our IHC steering committee, is the featured speaker at the Turkish Raindrop Foundation's Sunday Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 11:00 a.m. 7901 Mountain Road NE Suite: A The theme is International Women's Day. Register Here (Tickets are $25)
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February 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
@bread4theworld President Eugene Cho spoke with NPR Morning Edition & Up First host A Martínez about how the humanitarian aid freeze and other the tumult at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is affecting efforts to address global food insecurity.
Listen tinyurl.com/37tz89z7
February 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Legislative Finance Committee's budget has drastically cut funding for the NM Health Care Authority’s Income Support Division (ISD). This reduction means 131 less caseworkers will be available to enroll and renew vital SNAP benefits. Email your legislator tinyurl.com/2h4xvnmj
February 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Here is a link to our legislative updates from Roadrunner Coalition to End Hunger, NM Food & Ag Policy Council, NM Farmers Mktg Association, & Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM,
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February 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
@repstansbury.bsky.social and Rep. Gabe Vasquez address joint session of NM Legislature, Jan 30, 2025
January 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Food and Farms Day 2025
January 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Support our friends at the Native American Community Academy by purchasing your gifts at their arts and crafts sale this coming Saturday.
December 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Representatives of Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, non-Denominational communities gathered in Albuquerque on Sunday for a moving Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Participants addressed the theme of "Difficult Conversations."
November 25, 2024 at 2:45 PM