Food systems are at the heart of both EU policy and the climate crisis. The current Common Agricultural Policy consumes one third of the EU budget, in spite of having several identified economic and environmental flaws. On the other hand, food systems are, after fossil fuels, the second largest global polluter. This situation demands change, and faith-based organisations (FBOs) have a crucial role to play in advocating for a sustainable food system.

A research study conducted by JESC in 2023 identified over 150 diverse faith-based organisations across the 27 EU countries working on food topics, from land management to international development, and interested in EU-advocacy. However, the study recognised the need for a more coordinated approach to amplify their voices. Building on this, a network started taking shape, and the ‘Our Daily Bread’ network was officialy launched in January 2025.