Addressing hunger is an important part of what we do as a faith community!
Your Southwestern Minnesota Synod Hunger Team continues to work toward building connections and support around hunger and justice. We would like to help you access funds, increase awareness about hunger related topics, locate resources, learn from other congregations engaged in hunger related work and more.
Please tell us what you are doing and what you would like to be doing to combat hunger and stand up for justice by completing the survey or emailing Pr. Troy Pflibsen at [email protected].
Synod Hunger Team: Pr. Cathy Jones, Pr. Jeanette McCormick, Pr. John Gabrielson, Pr. Christian Muellerleile, and Pr. Troy Pflibsen.
Grant Opportunities:
Domestic Hunger Grants - ELCA World Hunger
It is not too late to apply for an ELCA Domestic Hunger Grant! The process begins with a brief letter of inquiry, which is due July 2, 2025. The emphasis of these grants is systemic change. How do we change the systems that lead to hunger and poverty? Click here to learn more and to apply.
Congregational Mission Grants - Southwestern Minnesota Synod Endowment Fund
Applications are being accepted through July 15th for these grants to support the mission and ministries of congregations in their local communities in 2025-2026. Addressing community food insecurity is one area the Endowment Fund Committee supports. The application deadline is July 15, 2025. Click here to learn more and to apply.