“What happens now, determines what happens to the rest of the world.” -King T’Challa, Black Panther The new Black Panther movie by Marvel, based on a
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What We’re Reading: Article Round-Up
Kristina Erskine
At WhyHunger we know it’s important to stay critically informed on the issues related to hunger and poverty, while also uplifting the voices, stories and
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Storytelling Spotlight: East Bay Asian Youth Center
Kristina Erskine
Each Thursday at Martin Luther King, Jr. elementary school in West Oakland, Monica Parks shows up before her three girls are out of class for
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Learn About Joe D’Urso’s Rockland-Bergen Music Festival!
Kristina Erskine
Our longtime friend and Board Member Joe D'Urso's 3rd annual Rockland-Bergen Music Festival is coming up on June 25-26, so I interviewed him to learn
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Meet Hungerthon Volunteers!
Kristina Erskine
Hungerthon isn’t over yet, but here at the WhyHunger office we're already reflecting on how grateful we are for the volunteers that make it possible
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What We’re Reading: School Food
Kristina Erskine
This week is National School Lunch Week and WhyHunger is passionate about the movement to make school food healthier in a sustainable, equitable and just
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WhyHunger Farmer Profiles: Roger Allison and Missouri Rural Crisis Center
Kristina Erskine
This is the 3rd and final profile in a 3-part series. Story and photos by Siena Chrisman. Roger Allison raises beef calves with his wife, Rhonda Perry, on rolling
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Storytelling Spotlight: Ecology Center + Farm Fresh Choice
Kristina Erskine
This spotlight is a feature in a series of the USDA Community Food Project Competitive Grant Program (CFP) completed for WhyHunger’s digital storytelling website, Community Voices, that showcases
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DISPATCH: HUNGER
Kristina Erskine
What do you do when your favorite band is only playing once in the United States this year? You go to the show! WhyHunger staff
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Jen Chapin on Harry’s Giving Circle
Kristina Erskine
Harry and Jen Chapin As we celebrate the life and legacy of our co-founder Harry Chapin, WhyHunger is teaming up with his daughter Jen Chapin to
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