Pray for the Hungry, then you FEED them – Canvas Shopping Bag

Pray for the Hungry. Then Feed Them

An Inspirational Message About Putting Prayer into Action

This bag is a reminder that good intentions matter, but practical action matters, too. Praying for someone who is hungry is meaningful. Helping provide a meal is a way to make that prayer real. You put prayer into action when you donate or help feel those  in need.

“Pray for the hungry. Then feed them. That’s how prayer works.”

This powerful message, attributed to Pope Francis, reminds us that prayer is about more than words. It is also about what we do. We can make our everyday actions beautiful prayers by putting our beliefs into practice and showing compassion through service to others.

The message echoes a passage from the Bible, James 2:15–17:

“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

These make especially thoughtful gifts for people who serve in soup kitchens, food banks, homeless shelters, and community outreach programs. But the message reaches far beyond hunger. It’s appropriate for anyone who helps others through acts of kindness, compassion, generosity, and service.

This design is also available on a T-shirt and a Sweatshirt.

Ordering Information

We print each bag especially for you after you place your order. For this reason, it is not returnable unless it arrives defective. 

Also, please note: Because the product ships separately, ordering it along with other products will result in two shipping charges. In addition, the bag may arrive several days after your other items.

This 100% cotton bag comes in one size – 15″ x 16″– perfect for everyday wear. While the canvas material will show off your designs in great colors, it’s durable and will last for years. The bag features 20″ handles (made from the same canvas), making it easy to carry even with a week’s worth of shopping.

.: 100% cotton canvas
.: Heavy fabric (12 oz/yd² (406.9 g/m²))
.: Sewn-in label
.: Available in black