Directions for Preparing a Letter for the Bread for the World Offering of Letters

The body of a sample letter is provided.  Use as is or revise to add your own words.

Handwritten letters are encouraged.  Or you may print the sample letter.

Please add a personal note expressing why you are making these “asks.”

The date provided in the sample letter is the date when the Offering of Letters will be collected at Emmanuel.

All letters will be hand delivered to your elected officials’ offices in Washington DC.

Again, the body of a sample letter is provided.

• Add addressee: Senators and your representative. We all have the same two senators which are John Fetterman and David McCormick.  You select the representative that serves your area.  Addresses are provided below.
• Complete salutation: Dear Senator or Dear Representative.
• Sign your name. Under your name provide your address.

You are encouraged to write three letters.  If you are able to write only one, write to Senator McComick.

The Honorable John Fetterman

142 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

The Honorable David McCormick

702 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

The Honorable Summer Lee

2437 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Chris Deluzio

1222 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC  20515

The Honorable Guy Reschenthaler

2209 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

__________________________________________________________________

May 17, 2026

Dear

Hunger is rising and children are at risk. It’s time to act.

As a person of faith, I believe every child is created in the image of God and deserving of dignity and opportunity. As your constituent, I urge you to make ending hunger a top priority.

Specifically, I ask you to:

• Restore, protect, and strengthenS. nutrition programs—including SNAP and WIC—that help families put food on the table;
• Fully fund and strengthen global food, health, and development programs that promote human flourishing and help keep America safe, strong, and prosperous;
• Pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that supports farmers, strengthens communities, and helps end hunger at home and overseas.

Hunger is not inevitable. It’s a reflection of our priorities and policy choices. Cuts to SNAP and international assistance have already put millions at risk. We can and must do better.

In Matthew 14:16, the disciples asked Jesus to send the hungry crowd away.  He replied, “You give them something to eat.” Today, that same call comes to us. As hunger grows in our midst, we must act.

I look forward to hearing how you will prioritize legislation and funding to help end hunger — for our children, our communities, and our world.

Sincerely,