Bread for the World and Native Mexia NFL Player Partner to End Hunger

MEXIA, Texas, May 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kelvin Beachum Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, announced today a partnership with Bread for the World's campaign to end hunger in the United States and around the world.

"We are delighted to welcome Kelvin into our campaign to write hunger into history. His passion for promoting anti-hunger programs rooted in his deep faith is a great example of what constitutes a hunger champion," said Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World. 

"I look forward to working with Bread for the World to make sure that all our children are fed and to help end hunger by 2030," said Beachum.

The partnership was announced during Beachum's annual football camp for children in his hometown of Mexia. Beachum grew up in Texas, the third hungriest state in the country, where one in four children lives in poverty.

"We are right in the middle of the hunger problem in the country," said Beachum. "As a child, my family and I bounced around from WIC, free and reduced lunches, and some food stamp assistance when we qualified. There were times when we had enough, but there were also times that we needed help."

As a grandson of a pastor and a son of a minister, faith is a strong component in Beachum's life. He believes that God has given him many talents, on and off the field.

Beachum sees his camp as an opportunity to give back to his community, as well as a platform to talk about larger issues, such as hunger. 

"To help end hunger, God is stretching me to do things I have never done before, like advocate for hungry children," said Beachum. "It truly takes a team to make that dream work. It takes a team from all different walks of life, all different upbringings, backgrounds, circumstance, to all to come together and help end hunger."

Beachum joined the National Football League when he was selected to play for the Steelers in 2012.

Bread for the World (www.bread.org) is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.

SOURCE Bread for the World

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