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January 29, 2026

WhyHunger Calls for an End to ICE Enforcement Devastating Communities and Deepening Hunger

By Jenique Jones, Executive Director Immigrants are not an abstract political issue. They are our neighbors, coworkers, parents, friends and caregivers. They are woven into the fabric of this country from business to entertainment to healthcare and beyond. Immigrants are essential to the systems that…

October 22, 2024

Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, The Roots and Cimafunk shred at WhyHunger Benefit Concert

On Oct. 15, the thrum of pounding acoustics overtook Irving Plaza in honor of nonprofit WhyHunger’s second annual Amplified concert: A night of music aimed…

October 21, 2024

The Roots, Grace Bowers, Cimafunk and More Assemble for the Second Annual ‘Amplified’ Concert Benefiting WhyHunger

WhyHunger hosted its second annual Amplified concert at Irving Plaza in New York City. The night served a dual purpose beyond a well-contrived lineup of…

October 17, 2024

The Roots, Roy Wood Jr., Grace Bowers & Cimafunk Performances Raise Funds for WhyHunger In NYC

WhyHunger, a non-profit organization working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it – held its 2nd annual Amplified concert Presented by EY on…

October 16, 2024

WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert Presented by EY & Hosted by Roy Wood Jr.

Electrifying NYC’s Irving Plaza with Performances by The Roots, Grace Bowers + Cimafunk Raising Essential Funds to End Hunger & Related Injustice

October 15, 2024

Prince William tries his hand at American football and more star snaps

Black Thought of The Roots performs onstage during WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert Presented by EY at Irving Plaza on October 15, 2024 in…

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October 10, 2024

The Roots playing WhyHunger benefit at Irving Plaza ++ Questlove joined Robert Glasper at Blue Note (video)

WhyHunger, a non-profit working to end hunger, is launching its Hungerthon fundraising campaign with its second annual Amplified concert. It happens on October 15 at…

October 5, 2024

GOOD DAY STREET TALK – SAT, OCT 5 – 6 AM

The grassroots movement to end hunger through community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. Jenique Jones, Executive Director of the New York-based…

September 19, 2024

WhyHunger Statement: Household Food Security in the United States in 2023

Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture released the 2023 Economic Research Report on Household Food Security. The newly released statistics detail a…

August 29, 2024

WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert Presented by EY Comes To New York’s Irving Plaza On October 15

WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert Presented by EY Comes To New York’s Irving Plaza On October 15 Featuring Performances By The Roots, Grace…

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WhyHunger Calls for an End to ICE Enforcement Devastating Communities and Deepening Hunger