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The Hunger in our Midst

The Hunger in our Midst. Some reflections from the New Zealand Bishops Conference statement 2012. Photo: Adrian Heke. Food is necessary for our survival and flourishing. Photo: Adrian Heke. The gathering and sharing of food is a fundamental aspect of community. Photo: Adrian Heke.

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The Hunger in our Midst

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  1. The Hunger in our Midst Some reflections from the New Zealand Bishops Conference statement 2012 Photo: Adrian Heke

  2. Food is necessary for our survival and flourishing. Photo: Adrian Heke

  3. The gathering and sharing of food is a fundamental aspect of community. Photo: Adrian Heke

  4. For many, it is an increasing struggle to put food on the table. Photo: Adrian Heke

  5. Food is the result of God’s gift and human effort – fruit of the earth and work of human hands. Photo: Adrian Heke

  6. In the world 925 million people go hungry.

  7. In New Zealand 7.3 percent of the population live with severe food insecurity. This means children arriving at school hungry, or families having inadequate diets. Photo: Adrian Heke

  8. The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways. Immediate and emergency responses: food aid, school lunches, foodbanks

  9. The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways. Community development and organisation

  10. The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways. Advocacy for sustainability and to reduce inequalities

  11. Food is not merely a commodity; access to food is a human right. Photo: Adrian Heke

  12. Our participation in the Eucharist demands that we address the needs of people in the world who do not have what they need to survive. Photo: Adrian Heke

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