Food 5.2. More than 16% of Zimbabweans urgently need food assistance. Jesus said, “Give them something to eat yourselves” (Mt.14:16). And accordingly the early Christians “shared the proceeds among themselves according to what each one needed” (Acts 2:45). 5.3. We appeal to everyone to share what they have charitably and generously. We invite Parishes and Small Christian Communities to make concrete gestures/actions to alleviate the suffering of the hungry. We extend our appeal to our brothers and sisters, and all institutions of goodwill, in and outside Zimbabwe to assist. “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” (Luke 3:10-11). Our faith is tested by how we treat the vulnerable members of our community. This too will be our ultimate test on judgment day: “For I was hungry and you gave me food” (Mt.25:35). 5.4. We would like to assure all those willing to assist through the Church that everything received will be channeled to the needy transparently, prioritizing the most vulnerable people, through our Diocesan, Parish and Caritas offices. We appeal to others involved in food assistance to uphold the principles of honesty and transparency in the sharing of food. 5.5. We are grateful that Government is taking measures to mitigate the adverse effects of hunger and climate change. We request the Government, traditional and political leaders to depoliticize the distribution of food and other humanitarian assistance. Political and structural transformations are needed for lasting change. Every effort to protect and improve our world entails profound changes in lifestyles, models of production and consumption, and the established structures of power which today govern societies. An elected Government becomes a parent for all citizens regardless of their political affiliation. We were all created in the image of God who loved us first and created us in his own image (Genesis 1:27). There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for we are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28) everybody deserves life and dignity through access to food.