It’s undeniable that our world is experiencing the worst hunger crisis in a generation — and Bread members and partners made significant strides this year to address it.

I feel both gratitude and urgency as I think about the impact Bread for the World made last year. Bread’s 50 years of advocacy has seen significant victories, persistent challenges, and transformative opportunities.

In 2024, we secured $9 billion in emergency humanitarian assistance that provided food, nutrition, shelter, water, and medical supplies to tens of millions of people facing starvation around the world. We ensured the passage of FY2024 appropriations bills that fully funded  vital domestic child nutrition programs.

The support we built for a NAP-to-SNAP pathway for Puerto Rico, an expansion of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, and an expanded Child Tax Credit have set a foundation for future movement in Congress. We also rallied support to protect programs such as Food for Peace from cuts.

These victories were achieved through bipartisan efforts and unwavering dedication.

Launched before the 2024 election, our Vote to End Hunger campaign employed a comprehensive multichannel media strategy. The primary objective was to inspire Christians to engage in thoughtful discernment when selecting candidates. By connecting faith, civic engagement, and justice, Vote to End Hunger empowers Christians to transform their spiritual convictions into tangible political action. Together, we can create systemic change and support those who are most vulnerable.

Bread’s grassroots and grasstops efforts mobilize thousands to advocate for policies that eliminate hunger. In our 50 years of organizing, our network is responsible for over 6.4 million advocacy actions, including letters, emails, phone calls, and lobby visits.

This year, in addition to engaging in advocacy,  we empowered individuals to inform and shape our policy focus for 2025 and beyond, soliciting feedback via 111 policy platform listening sessions across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Kenya, and Argentina. We received over 1400 listening session participants, including policy experts, pastors and lay leaders, nonprofit and corporate experts, college students, and faculty.

In addition to the grassroots work happening across the nation, Bread’s staff launched, nurtured, and hosted programs in 2024 fostering the future of hunger advocacy.

2025 commemorates 50 years of Bread for the World. As we celebrate the accomplishments of our past decades, we are more committed than ever to the work of ending hunger worldwide.

The year’s celebrations will culminate by bringing together advocates and lawmakers to share stories and recommit to 50 more years of advocacy.

Protecting and strengthening global nutrition programs in 2025 is as critical as ever. Building on our growing network of legislative advocates, we are mobilizing for a future free from hunger. In 2025, we are launching our two-year Nourish Our Future campaign to expand the Child Tax Credit, fully fund WIC in the U.S., and secure vital global nutrition assistance for women and children.

By creating pathways to human flourishing and breaking child hunger and poverty cycles, we’re reimagining and working toward a more just society.

Heather Taylor
Managing Director
Bread for the World

Your generosity inspires us as we pursue a world without hunger. Together, we have made significant strides, thanks to the faithful members, foundations, and churches. Thank you for your generosity and steadfast commitment.

The financial overview is based on the 2024 audited financial statements. Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute strive to maintain the highest level of accountability and transparency. We are recognized by Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and BBB for our exceptional commitment to financial responsibility.

Copies of the audited statements and the IRS 990 documents may be viewed at bread.org/reports.

Bread’s progress over the past year is a testament to the power of partnership and belief. The legacy in these pages represents decades of tireless advocacy and collaboration fueled by an unwavering faith that hunger can be ended. Today, amid changing administrative priorities, Bread’s collective voice is as vital as ever.

Hunger globally impacts 1 in 11 people every day — but it’s not an unsolvable problem. Fifty years ago, that simple belief drove Rev. Art Simon to found our organization.

Without your steadfast partnership, Bread would not be able to advocate against hunger as powerfully as it has for the past half-century. As we look ahead to the rest of the century, we are humbled by your trust in our mission and eager to continue partnering with you to work toward a world without hunger.