End Hunger Fast have responded to the Faculty of Public Health letter, published today in the Lancet and co-signed by over 170 leading public health and food policy experts. Revd Dr Keith Hebden, spokesperson for End Hunger Fast said, “The most senior health professionals confirm our worst fears regarding this national crisis of hardship and […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat a reaction to the April 4th day of fasting. Thousands of us made a real stand against UK hunger, fasting for 24 hours and praying and reflecting on the hunger all around us. But our work is not done yet. As End Hunger Fast’s Lent and Easter of action draws to a close we […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Michael Perham, has authored a collect (a short prayer) to be used as a focal point for over 2,500 congregations, Christian organisations and individuals pledged to fast against the rise of UK Hunger on April 4th as part of the End Hunger Fast campaign. The prayer calls for […]
CONTINUE READINGIn March 2013 two things conspired to make the PCC of St Edmund’s Church act on behalf of the hungry. Firstly a report from Leeds University revealed that on any night in the city 35000 people were hungry. This report was an objective fact finding tool, not driven by any political agenda or religious fervour, […]
CONTINUE READINGChristian leaders, MPs, celebrities and anti-poverty activists start 40 days of fasting New poll shows strength of public backing, as 70% say the Government should act immediately to stop people going hungry in Britain while 71% agree that rise of numbers needing food banks is “national disgrace”. Fasting relay launches; forty high profile faith leaders, […]
CONTINUE READING• Reverend Dr Keith Hebden of Mansfield Parish, Nottingham will begin a 40 day water-only fast on Ash Wednesday (March 5th) as part of the End Hunger Fast Campaign. • Announcement comes after seven more Bishops sign last week’s open letter from Anglican, Quaker, Methodist and United Reformed Church leaders in support of the campaign. […]
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