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Join WhyHunger's 50th Anniversary Chapin Awards Gala on June 4th. LEARN MORE
Join WhyHunger's 50th Anniversary Chapin Awards Gala on June 4th. LEARN MORE

When Disaster Strikes, There’s An Overwhelming Desire To Help. 

In the wake of natural disasters, climate crisis, and violence, WhyHunger quickly provides Rapid Response support. Our grassroots partners, who live and work in affected communities, are the true first responders. They are digging out roads, delivering food and water, cleaning up homes and farms, and searching for the missing long before international aid arrives and long after it’s gone.

The ongoing climate crisis has made a crucial impact on the state of food security and sovereignty for communities across the globe, including our partners Kaalmo Relief & Development (KRD) in Somalia, MPP in Haiti, Rural Initiatives for Community and Ecology Association (RICE) in Thailand & World March of Women in Turkey. When crisis hits, our grassroots partners are activating in their communities, organizing the local response. They are feeding their neighbors, replanting fields, rebuilding homes and distributing critical supplies. Long after headlines fade, their work continues.

And so does ours.

Will you join us?

Will you join us?

Investing in WhyHunger’s Rapid Response Fund means supporting communities in crisis, so they can rebuild and return to the long term work of solving hunger for good and building a just food system.

FIND FOOD NOW

WhyHunger’s Find Food Services are available in times of crisis and year-round to help anyone in need of food assistance in the United States. If you or someone you know is need of help, visit WhyHunger.org/FindFood, text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479, or if you need further assistance call 1-800-5HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479), to locate free, nutritious food in your community.

WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING.

— Harry Chapin | Artist, Activist & WhyHunger Co-Founder.

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