Thought for the Week: End hunger fast

Ian Kirk-Smith reflects on fasting and famine

by Ian Kirk-Smith 11th April 2014

Quakers throughout Britain took part in a national day of fasting on 4 April. They were supporting the End Hunger Fast campaign, which was launched on Ash Wednesday to draw public attention to the fact that half a million people go hungry in Britain today.

A call for immediate action on welfare, wages and food markets – three of the biggest contributors to the hunger crisis – was made in an open letter published in late February. It was signed by more than twenty-seven Anglican bishops, leaders from the Catholic, United Reformed and Methodist churches and Quakers.