WHYHUNGER

Nutritious Food
is a Human Right.

Nutritious Food
is a
Human Right.

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Our Approach

We don’t just ask why. We find solutions to hunger that transform and last. Our answer is to build power with grassroots initiatives that nourish people and enrich communities.

Enrich Communities

Invest in sustainable, grassroots solutions and training programs that help community members grow their own food, elevate their voice and share their knowledge with others.

Nourish People

Connect people to nutritious and affordable food through the most comprehensive database of emergency food access organizations in the U.S.

Build Power

Support communities working to transform our food system by building social justice and striking at the root causes of hunger and poverty.

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Highlights

90%

goes directly to
program work.

90% OF OUR DONATIONS GOES DIRECTLY TO OUR PROGRAMS

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When in doubt,

do something.

Harry Chapin | Singer-Songwriter and Musician

OUR ROOTS

WhyHunger Co-founder

BLOGS

Sanctions and Food Sovereignty in Nicaragua

Lee el artículo en español abajo 🠓 Sanctions are defined as deliberate, government-inspired withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of customary trade or financial relations. In practice, international sanctions are political and economic decisions that are leveraged by one or more countries against another country with a stated goal of protecting national […]

vitafusion, America’s #1 Gummy Vitamin Brand Continues Support Of WhyHunger’s Annual Hungerthon Along with Brand Ambassador Tiffany Haddish

EWING, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to the USDA’s Food Security Status of U.S. Households in 2020, over 38 million people lived in food-insecure households last year. At a time when health and wellness are top of mind, vitafusion™ , America’s #1 Gummy Vitamin Brand, continues their partnership with global non-profit WhyHunger– a leader in the […]

‘Tis The Season: WhyHunger’s Annual Hungerthon Giving Campaign Kicks Off

Musician-inspired merchandise, celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships and more raise awareness and strike at the root causes to end hunger New York (November 1, 2021) – With 38 million Americans – including 1 in 6 children – struggling with food insecurity, it’s more important than ever to take action […]