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The Hunger in our Midst
Some reflections from the New Zealand Bishops Conference statement
2012
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Food is necessary for our survival and
flourishing.
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The gathering and sharing of food is a fundamental aspect of community.
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For many, it is an increasing struggle to put food on the table.
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Food is the result of God’s gift and human effort – fruit of the earth and work of human hands.
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In the world 925 million people go hungry.
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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.
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The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways.
Immediate and emergency responses: food aid, school lunches, foodbanks
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The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways.
Community development and organisation
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The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways.
Advocacy for sustainability and to reduce inequalities
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Food is not merely a
commodity; access to food is a human right.
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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.
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