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Climate Change, Food Systems and Culture

I have come to know that our connections to one another, the earth, and ourselves may be the force needed to realize the change we seek.   I grew up shuffling back and forth between Portugal and the United States all of my life. With…

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Stories & Articles

What We Do

What We Do

Our Mission WhyHunger is not just another organization with a mission statement tucked away on its website. We are on a mission. Together, we are…

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History

History

WhyHunger was founded in 1975 by the late musician Harry Chapin and Radio DJ Bill Ayres on the fundamental belief that access to nutritious food…

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HUNGER: JUST THE FACTS

HUNGER: JUST THE FACTS

Hunger in the U.S. | World Poverty & Hunger Hunger in the U.S. and around the world is caused by various complex social and economic…

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Seth Saltzman –Chair Senior Vice President, ASCAP David Miller –Vice Chair Regional Vice President Joe’s Crab Shack, Ignite Restaurant Group Stephen J. Beninati –Treasurer First…

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Storytelling Spotlight: FareStart

Storytelling Spotlight: FareStart

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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New Series! WhyHunger Farmer Profiles

New Series! WhyHunger Farmer Profiles

Farmers are “in” right now. With today’s trend towards local food and sustainable agriculture, farmers are making the news, appearing on lists of most influential…

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