New Church Development Commission - NCDC

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat..."
When times are hard, asking for help shouldn’t come with shame. Everyone deserves access to nourishing, culturally appropriate food, and the care of community.

If you or someone you know needs support, there are tools that can help you find nearby food pantries, meal programs, and other local resources:

- Visit Feeding America’s “Find Your Local Food Bank” https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy7Rx0 and enter your ZIP code to locate a food bank in your community.

- Use the Food Finder map to explore nearby food pantries, including addresses and hours. https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy6fS0

- You can also visit https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy7Kg0 to search for food programs and other community resources.



Phone Assistance:

- Call or text 211 to connect with a local specialist who can help you find food assistance and other support services in your area.

- National Hunger Hotline – Call 1-866-3HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for help locating nearby meal sites, food banks, and social service programs.



Transportation issues:

- Many people experiencing hunger also face transportation barriers that make accessing grocery stores and food pantries difficult or impossible. DoorDash is rolling out an “Emergency Food Response” in reaction to the potential disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. They will deliver 1 million meals for free through their “Project DASH” network of 300+ foodbanks and pantries nationwide. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy8WV0



Congregational Support:

- Local or regional foundations – especially those suited to long-term sustaining of feeding programs and social services. Find possibilities in your area at https://hubs.ly/Q03Qyd1d0

- Manual of Best Practices for Food Pantries from Indy Hunger Network - https://hubs.ly/Q03QybTg0

- Food Sovereignty for All Handbook - https://hubs.ly/Q03QxZdN0

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Summer Update from NCDC: https://mailchi.mp/atlpcusa/202506-newsletter

Conversation on New Confession
Did you know that the PC(USA) has appointed a committee to write a new confession of faith to be considered for addition to our Book of Confessions? As announced at our recent presbytery meeting, two members of PGA-- Charles Wiley and Martha Moore-Keish--are on the writing committee. If you want to hear more about the process and offer your input, come join Martha and Charles for a conversation on Zoom Tuesday July 29, at 7pm.

Info/Registration: https://www.ncdcatlanta.org/calendar/conversation-on-new-confession