Presidential candidates discuss how they would address hunger, poverty
July 28, 2015
The Circle of Protection, an ecumenical coalition that supports federal anti-poverty programs, has asked presidential candidates, "What would you do as president to offer help and opportunity to hungry and poor people in the United States and around the world?"
Seven presidential candidates-- five Republicans and two Democrats-- responded to the request.
The Circle of Protection's steering committee includes leaders of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA.
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