African Methodist Episcopal Church launches nationwide food drive in response to SNAP benefit cuts

NASHVILLE, Tenn — The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has issued a call to action for all AME congregations to launch a November Food Drive in response to the partial funding of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits by the Federal government, effective November 1, 2025.

This policy change is expected to leave millions of families across the United States vulnerable to food insecurity. In keeping with its historic mission to serve the spiritual and physical needs of all people, the AME Church is mobilizing its congregations to collect canned goods and shelf-stable food items throughout the month of November.

“This is not only a moment of crisis—it is a moment of calling,” said Bishop Silvester Beaman, President of the AME Church Council of Bishops. “Let our churches be storehouses of hope, where no child, elder, or neighbor goes hungry.”

Local churches are encouraged to partner with food banks, shelters, and outreach ministries to distribute collected items. Donations may include canned vegetables, proteins, boxed meals, baby formula, and other non-perishable goods.

For more information or to locate a participating church, visit www.ame-church.com.

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Contact:
Office of the General Secretary
African Methodist Episcopal Church
615-254-0911
GeneralSecretary@AME-Church.com

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