Interfaith Hunger Coalition's February Meeting

See You on Tuesday!

We look forward to seeing you at our bimonthly meeting this Tuesday, February 25, at 12:00 Noon, First Presbyterian Church, I-25 and Martin Luther King Blvd.  We are fortunate to have two great guest presenters:

Patty Keane Hunger Initiatives Coordinator, Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. She will offer an update on the governor's initiatives on child hunger and on overall food insecurity.  Here is a short bio.



Mercy Alarid  Senior Partnership Specialist, NM & UT, U.S. Census Bureau-Denver Region. She will speak on the importance of having an accurate census count for New Mexico. An accurate count ensures that our state receives its rightful share of funding for social and infrastructure programs that are underwritten by the federal government, including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. More in this article from the Albuquerque Jounal

March Meeting
Tuesday, March 24  Kurt Rager just completed his first legislative session in his capacity as director of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-New Mexico. He will tell us which of LAM-NM's legislative priorities succeeded. The meeting will be held at our First Presbyterian Church. Please Note: The starting time of the meeting has been moved back to 12:30 p.m. instead of our usual time at Noon. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

Hunger 101
We are planning a Hunger 101 Workshop in partnership with Chavurat Hamidbar-Fellowship in the Desert More details later.

Partner Events
March 13-14: What needed gifts do faith communities bring to climate action? A retreat with Dr. Larry Rasmussen hosted by New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, First Congregational Church. Friday: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00-12 Noon. Sliding scale donation according to means $10-$50 (no one turned away). Register Here

March 14: Bread for the World Offering of Letters, Saturday, March 14, All Saints Lutheran Church, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Here is more information.

March 28: Circo for Community and Justice. Support the New Mexico Conference of Churches, enjoy music by the Peace Pipes and celebrate the awarding of the annual Turquoise Award to an outstanding community leader. At St. John's United Methodist Church. Get Tickets: $35 for individuals, $300 for table of 10.