ELCA NEWS SERVICE February 9, 2010 Lutherans Respond to Anti-Hunger Report, Rise in Emergency Need 10-057-JD WASHINGTON (ELCA) -- The Feeding America network reported an increase in the number of clients who came to their emergency food program sites, according to a recent "Hunger in America 2010" study. The network is a nationwide group of food pantries, community kitchens and shelters. Sponsors of these groups are primarily faith-based or religiously-affiliated programs. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4443 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews