New York (January 17, 2020) – Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs at WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding
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The ROOT Report: From Food Shortages to Food Sovereignty in Venezuela
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As Venezuela is experiencing some of the worst food shortages in its history, Plan Pueblo a Pueblo is working on a
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The ROOT Report: Fighting Food Waste in New Orleans and Across South Louisiana
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According to the USDA, approximately 133 billion pounds of food—close to 40% of food in the United States—is wasted each year,
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Culinary Pathways Out of Poverty in Philadelphia
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Philabundance is the largest hunger relief organization in greater Philadelphia, working with 365 local partners to distribute over 26 million pounds of food annually. But
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WhyHunger Stands Against Cruel SNAP Proposal – Take Action!
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The USDA recently announced a proposed rule to place new restrictions on eligibility requirements for SNAP (formerly food stamps), which could result in more than 3 million
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The ROOT Report: Let’s Talk Numbers: Climate and Hunger
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Hunger and climate change are two of the most pressing, interconnected issues of our time. It is impossible to discuss the
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The ROOT Report: Produce Trucks Drive Change Through Albany
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Imagine standing on a street corner with just a few dollars in your pocket. Your minimum wage job doesn’t pay enough
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The ROOT Report: Serving Up Locally Grown Foods to Residents of the Mississippi Delta
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The Mississippi Delta is one of the most fertile areas in the country—its rich soil is perfect for growing sweet potatoes,
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The Last Government Shutdown Sent Some Federal Employees to Food Banks. But 46 Million Americans Face Hunger Year-Round-Shutdown Or No
Alison Cohen & Andrew Fisher
Border security negotiations begin anew this week in an effort to avoid shutdown 2.0. But two anti-hunger experts argue that lawmakers should really be focused
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Food Insecurity: A Denial of Human Rights
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This Op-ed by Alison Cohen and Emily Mattheisen was first published by The Hill. As the 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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