About Food Fast

CRS’ Food Fast is a 24-hour fasting retreat for youth. Focusing on global poverty and hunger, Food Fast allows youth to journey with our brothers and sisters around the world.

Through Food Fast, youth will:
• Fight global hunger
• Make a difference in the world
• Deepen their faith

What you need to know about Food Fast 2011-12
This year, Food Fast will challenge youth to consider their relationship with food. Where does our food come from, how does it get to us, and how much variety can we access? And how does our relationship with food relate to and impact the poor in our communities and around the world?

The Gospel calls us to assist those most in need and to reach out to the most vulnerable members of society. The Option for the Poor and Vulnerable reminds us that as Catholics we have a responsibility to ensure that every person has access to basic material necessities, including food. Through Food Fast, youth will answer this Gospel call.

How does CRS’ Food Fast help?
When youth participate in CRS’ Food Fast, they are learning about people around the world and they are spending 24 hours in the shoes of people who go hungry. Just knowing how someone in poverty feels is the first step to bringing change to our world.

Need more help?
As you begin preparing your Food Fast, Catholic Relief Services staff is available to assist you. Please email us at foodfast@crs.org or call 1-866-608-5978 to ask questions, learn best practices or to find out more about Food Fast.