June is National LGBTQ+ month! There are so many amazing organizations that raise awareness, challenge discrimination, and provide crucial support for mental health and well-being for the LGBTQ+ community. To celebrate, WhyHunger is uplifting five inspiring organizations to support! 

Iridescent Earth Collective
Queer, Black & Latinx led farm group growing food upstate for mutual aid in the Bronx!

How can you help? You can donate here!  Follow them on Twitter and Instagram!

The Okra Project 
A mutual aid collective that seeks to support black trans people with the goal of alleviating barriers that the community faces.

How can you help? Make a donation here. Follow them on Instagram, and LinkedIn!

Cuir Kitchen Brigade
A Cuir and Transgender Black and Brown led food justice collective that is in solidarity with frontline communities affected by climate change and individuals oppressed by political regimes.

How can you help? Make a donation here. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram!

Queer Ecojustice Project
A media and education collective with a vision of a queer ecological future for people and the planet.

How can you help? Make a donation here. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!

Princess Janae Place
Established in 2015 to support the Trans/GNC/NB community, many of whom experience homelessness and housing insecurity.

How can you help? Make a donation here. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Krystal is the WhyHunger Communications intern. She has a background in nutrition and dietetics and previously worked as a school dietitian in Union City, NJ.  She is interested in social media marketing and graphic design. When she’s not working, Krystal spends her time cooking or looking for the best restaurants to eat at!