We know over 400 North American congregations have used our resources to catalyze food justice work. How can you help yours get started, or go to the next level? Try the tips and tricks below, and  make sure to check out our collection of Religious Statements, Success Stories, and Worship Resources as well.

Appetizers: Stirring the Pot to Start the Conversation

Get things off the ground by organizing your leaders, exploring their passions, involving the youth, inviting (and empowering) the clergy to address the topic in worship, and pulling together your first event. 

Side Dishes: Cooking up one-time programs to explore the issues

A new kind of potluck, adult field trips, panel discussions and book groups, children's classes, links to resources in your geographical area, and more.

Main Courses: Organizing ongoing programs and activities

Ideas for making food justice consciousness and practices a part of your congregational identity, once you've whetted their appetite and they've tried a couple side dishes. 

Desserts: For congregations ready for the advanced course

So your congregation has enjoyed a variety of appetizers and main courses? Your folks are grounded in the empirical data and moral theory, and understand how food justice relates to their faith? You might be ready for desserts like these.

Special Orders: Thinking outside the Menu

Like the best chefs, setting aside recipes to depend on the strengths of your own kitchen and cooking crew.