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Our Approach

WhyHunger supports communities in taking control of their own food systems and ending hunger.

Enrich Communities

We provide funding, training, and other resources to grassroots organizations and social movements across the United States and 23 countries, championing local control of food access from seed to market to plate.

Nourish People

We connect people to food where they are, when they need it.

Build Power

We build global solidarity through advocacy, shared learning, and power-building.

News & Upcoming Events

Highlights


91%

goes directly to
program work.

91% OF OUR DONATIONS GOES DIRECTLY TO OUR PROGRAMS

BLOGS

Meeting at The Intersection of Food, Culture, Music & Tech: My Reflection on WhyHunger’s 1st SXSW Experience

The iconic South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festival in Austin, TX wrapped last month, and WhyHunger had the honor of hosting our first ever SXSW programming panel! We held a fireside chat about how Indigenous and farmwork wisdom helps advance food sovereignty and mitigate climate change with WhyHunger Co-Director […]

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Right to Food Summit: Where Strategy and Hope Convene for a More Equitable Food System

By Debbie DePoala For an organization that uplifts “nutritious food is a human right” in their official tagline, there was no question that WhyHunger would have a presence at the 2nd annual national Right to Food Summit held in Syracuse, NY in early June.  Sponsored by the National Right to […]

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Dear Community: After the Bell, Summer EBT Bridges the Hunger Gap

Dear Community, As the temperature rises and the schools prepare to close for summer break, the joy of freedom and adventure fills the air for many children. However, for some, this time marks the beginning of a daunting period of uncertainty and hunger.   Working within schools opened my eyes to […]

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