UM Men feed the hungry

In a video report to the National Association of Conference Presidents, Wade Mays, a staff executive with the Society of St. Andrew, said the pandemic has doubled the number of hungry adults and quadrupled the number of hungry children. He thanked the men for their support of Meals for Millions and reported that their financial support provided 3.7 million servings of food for hungry Americans. As usual, Mays reported on the top conference supporters. Northern Illinois was again the top giver. He gave the “Bud-the-Spud” Award to Oklahoma as the conference with the greatest percentage increase in giving. That conference increased its giving by 510 percent.

An invitation to support Meals for Millions

You can make a personal commitment to help end hunger. PRAY for the Society of St. Andrew and for the HRA Initiative. GLEAN with your Hunger Relief Advocate or with the Society of St. Andrew. If you don’t have gleaning in your area, contact the Society of St. Andrew and the agency will provide you with the material you need to get started. DONATE by becoming a Challenge Disciple or an HRA Sponsor. Twice a year, in the spring and fall, you will receive a call letter from the Society of St. Andrew. You then respond with either a $25 or $50 donation to the Society of St. Andrew depending on the level you choose. A Challenge Disciple commits to feeding the poor through a financial contribution of $25 twice each year. An HRA Sponsor donates $50 or more twice each year. He is recognized by a special certificate. Through this annual contribution, a HRA sponsor provides enough fresh produce to feed a family of four for a whole year.

Meals for Millions top ten conferences in 2020

1. Northern Illinois $12,801 2. Virginia $8,520 3. North Carolina $4,505 4. Upper New York $4,132 5. Iowa $3,575 6. Missouri $2,560 7. Susquehanna $2,560 8. Oklahoma $2,550 9. South Georgia $2,210 10. Ill. Great Rivers $1,956