As defined by the USDA, “food insecurity” is a “disruption to food intake or eating patterns due to lack of money or other resources.” It is estimated that over 2 billion people do not have access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food, including 8% of the population in North America and Europe.
Although we’ve made huge strides aiding the poor, approximately 10% of the world’s population still lives in extreme poverty. Whenever our brothers and sisters lack basic human needs, such as clean water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter, we have an obligation to help them. In fact, it is what our Lord commands.
Through collaborations with our ministry partners, Cross Catholic Outreach mobilizes the global Catholic Church to transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually for the glory of Jesus Christ. Take part in this ministry of mercy to feed bodies and nourish souls.