05/26/2026
On May 29–30, our student ministry will participate in our annual Famine as we raise awareness of food insecurity, fundraise to support Envision Los Angeles, and seek to experience God in new and deeper ways.
Hunger is a much larger issue than many of us realize. Around the world, nearly 733 million people face hunger every day—roughly 1 in every 11 people worldwide. The problem is not isolated to distant countries either. Here in the United States, nearly 48 million people, including almost 14 million children, experience food insecurity. Millions of families are left wondering where their next meal will come from.
These numbers are more than statistics. Every number represents a person created and loved by God—a child, a parent, a family, or someone struggling to find hope in difficult circumstances.
This year, every dollar raised through Famine will go directly to Envision Los Angeles, an organization serving communities in southern Los Angeles where nearly 35% of the population lives below the poverty line. Through the local church, Envision LA serves communities through food and clothing assistance, health and dental clinics, tutoring and literacy programs, mentoring, job training, leadership development, and outreach efforts that meet both physical and spiritual needs.
Our prayer is that these 30 hours would help our students grow in compassion, step outside of their comfort zones, and learn to live out the kind of love Jesus calls us to.
We would love for our church family to partner with us:
• Pray for our students as they participate in Famine—that God would deepen their faith and open their eyes to the needs around them.
• Pray for those facing hunger and homelessness in our communities and around the world.
• Consider giving as the Lord leads you.
To donate, CLICK HERE: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/studentsatvvc
Thank you for coming alongside our students as they learn, serve, and seek to make a difference.
