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Bishop Ronald Cunningham selected as a ‘Hunger Hero’ by Bread for the World

WASHINGTON, DC- Bishop Ronald Cunningham was recognized as one of 30 “Hunger Heroes” by Bread for the World, a national, Christian, anti-hunger organization, in honor of the group’s 30^th anniversary this month. Bishop Cunningham was chosen by Bread for the World to represent the many individuals, organizations and denominations that have worked in partnership with Bread for the World to increase awareness of hunger in the United States and abroad. The “Hunger Hero awards were presented at Bread for the World’s 30^th anniversary celebration at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, on June 21^st.

A Bread for the World member since 1988, Bishop Cunningham is the 53^rd Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the Presiding Bishop of the 10^th Episcopal District. Bishop Cunningham served as the General Secretary of Christian Education for the CME Church for 16 consecutive years. He has had a rich pastoral ministry among several congregations that has spanned nearly 40 years. In addition, he has served as professor of religion and philosophy and chairman of the Social Science Division at Lane College; vice-president of Texas College. He has been extensively involved with Missions Beyond the USA, Church World Service and the Witness Unit Committee of the National Council of Churches of Christ, through which he has been a significant force on behalf of hungry and poor people throughout the world.

In 2004, Bread for the World celebrates 30 years of seeking justice as Christian voice for ending hunger. A nonpartisan citizens’ movement of 50,000 people of faith, including 2,500 churches, BFW members help hungry people by lobbying our nation’s decision makers on legislation that addresses the root causes of hunger and poverty in our communities and around the world. BFW members are organized by congressional district into local networks nationwide. Its members write, call and visit members of Congress and generate media attention about national legislation and other efforts that address hunger. For more information about Bread for the World, please visit www.bread.org .