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ARTISTS AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY

Artists have a unique power to spark change. Since day one, WhyHunger and its co-founder, the late musician and activist Harry Chapin, have been mobilizing artists and their fans to raise funds, build awareness and spark action. WhyHunger has partnered with hundreds of musicians, photographers and chefs to support lasting solutions to hunger and build the movement for food justice.

Join artists like Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono Lennon, Aarón Sánchez, Carlos Santana, Brandi Carlile, Michael McDonald, Tom Morello, Trampled By Turtles and so many more to build a just, hunger free world.

Mark Weiss

My career as a photographer has been a dream come true. I am excited and thankful to be able to use my work to give back to the community by joining forces with WhyHunger— I would have never imagined, back when I was 15 years old and sneaking my camera into concerts, that I would make a living out of doing this. It’s time to spread the word that founder Harry Chapin started and do what one can to help those in need.

Michael McDonald

Taryn Manning

It breaks my heart to see so many go without a meal. Its a true reminder to be grateful. There is an abundance of food on this planet, yet so many are starving. No one in this world deserves to go without something to eat. Its important to me that the less fortunate know we care about them! Everyone, everywhere matters and its time we come together and pay it forward.

Yoko Ono

Bruce Springsteen

Papa Roach

Emily Kinney

Chris Oflyng

“As a child I began to have major concerns about hunger worldwide when my grandparents told me about poverty overseas and the agricultural and economic struggles people were facing. It grew even stronger as a teenager on a family trip to Seattle when I saw the needs of the people right in my home, America. I hope to use my crazy sense of humor and passion for travel to spread the word and help communities in need both domestically and abroad. I am proud and excited to be making a difference in the world by working with WhyHunger, an organization which focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty.”

Shane Hines

“Each day, most of us take regular meals as a given and yet there are still so many people that are unable to feed themselves, their families, their communities. WhyHunger not only provides this basic need directly, but provides resources to help communities create sustainable nutrition. It is an amazing feeling to be part of an organization that meets such a fundamental need.”

Martha Redbone

“WhyHunger’s Artists Against Hunger & Poverty program speaks close to home for me. Being raised in Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, now recognized as the poorest state in the US, there are still many people who go to bed hungry every night. My hope is to continue to use my voice to raise awareness and do everything I can to make sure that our people are not forgotten…”

Aarón Sánchez

Brandi Carlile

As a traveling musician, I have a platform and a social and moral responsibility to raise awareness and funds for community based organizations that combat the ever growing and completely solvable problem of hunger and poverty. Food banks were an essential resource for my own family and blessing in my life growing up. I will never forget that kindness and humility. Now, it makes me so proud to give something back.
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Chicago

“We worked with WhyHunger on last year’s tour and invited everyone to help us do our small part to help feed America. They are a great organization and we are proud to work with them.” (Chicago’s Lee Loughnane)

Joe D’Urso

My involvement with WHYHunger can be summed up simply in a quote from Pete Seeger “good people, with live hearts, live minds, and live eyes.” – Joe D’Urso

Dirty Heads

As a band we make music to inspire & bring positivity into people’s lives. We have a strong message that we write & sing about. We felt it was time to take action on that message & actually do something about it. That’s why we chose to partner up with WhyHunger, an organization that’s changing lives on a daily basis. We’re excited & honored to work with such a great cause.

Steve Bodner & Damaged Pies

I heard Bill Ayres as a guest DJ on E Street Radio on Sirius & was blow away by what he said about hunger in America. It feels like the hunger crisis in America is accepted or just plain ignored so it’s exciting for me to know that WhyHunger is there to help people in need find food & resources as well as offer support & guidance to artists who want to make a difference.

Carlos Santana

The Nutopians

K. Michelle

No one deserves to be hungry or live in poverty and in order to bring this to a halt everyone needs to be involved. Giving back allows me to pay it forward in hopes that someone will receive it knowing that they are supported even in their darkest time.

Davy Knowles

Jen Chapin

“WhyHunger is a major part of my life and has been for as long as I can remember. As a long-time board member and volunteer, I am privileged to be part of the visionary leadership role WhyHunger takes in fighting hunger. Intellectually, our programs stimulate me; spiritually, our work inspires me and keeps me going; and musically, being part of Artists Against Hunger and Poverty links me with a vibrant, committed community of fellow artist-activists.”

Cotton Patch Gospel

We are excited to bring a new generation of artist ambassadors on board to help fuel WhyHunger’s work in the U.S. and around the world. Interested in becoming an official member of our Artists Against Hunger & Poverty program? Contact Hillary at artists@whyhunger.org to discuss a program tailored to your needs.

Judy Gorman

It’s a privilege and a pleasure to work with WhyHunger. I make music because while “it doesn’t change the world – people do – sometimes music changes people” as Pete Seeger said. Indefensibly people go hungry for no shortage of food in our land but of a shortage of awareness, empathy and will on the part of those with the power to change this. Still it can be changed. Peace and democracy can only exist to the degree that we have economic justice and no one goes hungry.

Brooklyn Queen

MOE.

Waynard Scheller

WhyHunger first caught my attention in 2015 when I was invited by Manasha and Keelin Garcia, founders of the Jerry Garcia Foundation, to perform music for the ‘Imagine There’s No Hunger’ benefit at the Hard Rock Café in San Francisco. The concert featured my band, Rainbow Full of Sound, with special guest Bob Weir. It was an honor to participate as an artist with such an amazing group of people helping people, and to be even a small part of John Lennon’s Vision! Maybe I am a Dreamer, but when we spread the kindness it creates a #RippleEffect

Malinda Kathleen Reese

As ‘influencers’ and artists online it is our responsibility to ensure that ‘influence’ leaves a positive and productive mark on the world. WhyHunger acknowledges the artist’s capacity for serving as vessels for what the world needs to hear and employs their talents in a way that is revolutionary. I am simply proud to bring awareness to this wonderful organization and proud to know that we as artists are making a difference.

Blurred Vision

“It is an honor for us to stand with Whyhunger in the fight against hunger and poverty. We truly believe that the root cause of most of our world’s problems stem from this major crisis, and Whyhunger is leading the path in the 21st century to a hunger and poverty free world”

Marc Broussard

“WhyHunger embodies all that is good about the human spirit. Helping others in need is the simplest form of kindness and they do it on a daily basis.”

Jacob Whitesides

I strongly believe no one should ever go to bed hungry, and I’m thankful I have the power to make a difference. I look forward to working with WhyHunger and my amazing Whitesiders to eliminate the amount of hunger and poverty in the world

Jackson Browne

O.A.R.

Bleu

“Working with WhyHunger has given me the opportunity to get involved with both my local community and the world in a tangible way. I think issues of hunger and poverty are important to my friends, fans, and peers, but it’s often overwhelming to know how to help. WhyHunger makes it easy for us to connect and make a real difference.”

Tom Chapin

In a world with so many hungry people, WhyHunger is a beacon of hope.I am so proud to be a long-time supporter and Board member of this wonderful organization.

The Clarks

Artists Against Hunger and Poverty

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SAVE THE DATE! We’re excited to announce that the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards will take place on October 17th at Opry City Stage in NYC honoring Jason Mraz and COLLECTION 18’s Andrew Pizzo for their philanthropic work to fight hunger! Mark your calendar & stay tuned for more info! #ChapinAwards … See MoreSee Less

SAVE THE DATE! We’re excited to announce that the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards will take place on October 17th at Opry City Stage in NYC honoring Jason Mraz and COLLECTION 18’s Andrew Pizzo for their philanthropic work to fight hunger! Mark your calendar & stay tuned for more info! #ChapinAwards

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2 weeks ago

The collaboration with our newest AAH&P artist, Malinda Kathleen Reese, is off to a great start! Malinda designed this limited edition “Gradually Watermelon” t-shirt and is donating proceeds to WhyHunger. Order yours now, before they’re all gone! bit.ly/MKRTee … See MoreSee Less

Malinda Kathleen Reese’ Gradually Watermelon Tee

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I designed this Gradually Watermelon Apparel just for my fans! Available for two weeks only! *SHIPS WORLDWIDE*

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3 weeks ago

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3 weeks ago

Auctions closing today, 7/24, starting at 3:30pm EST. We’ve got photos of Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and a VIP experience with the New York Jets. Get those bids in before it’s too late and support our Summer Meals Rock for Kids campaign! www.charitybuzz.com/summermeals … See MoreSee Less

Auctions closing today, 7/24, starting at 3:30pm EST. Weve got photos of Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and a VIP experience with the New York Jets. Get those bids in before its too late and support our Summer Meals Rock for Kids campaign! www.charitybuzz.com/summermeals

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