Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 – World Bank President Robert Zoellick, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah, New York Times journalist Mark Bittman, U.S. Under Secretary of State Maria Otero, and Rev. Gabriel Salguero of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition are among the powerful speakers who will address Bread for the World’s National Gathering 2011 in Washington, DC, June 11-14, 2011.

“We are thrilled to have world-renowned preachers, high-level government officials, members of Congress, development and nutrition experts, and journalists in our midst at National Gathering 2011,” said Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World.

Under the theme “Changing the Politics of Hunger,” the event will feature inspiring plenary sessions, workshops, and worship services. Plenary sessions include “God Calls Us to Speak,” with Rev. Frank Thomas; “Building Momentum for Change,” with 2010 World Food Prize laureate David Beckmann; “How’s the Exodus...