Stories & Articles

July 15, 2019

Working at the Intersection of Hunger and Poverty: An Interview with Elijah’s Promise

Written by Elena Seeley As we explore organizations pursuing economic justice in the United States, we looked at the community-based work of Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Now in its thirtieth year, what began as a soup kitchen has expanded into so much…

November 22, 2011

Spoken Word Project: Introduction

GFJI Mural from 2011

November 21, 2011

Report from the 2nd Annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference

by Patricia Rojas and Siena Chrisman The 2nd Annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference was held in the Bronx at Hostos Community College, a…

November 21, 2011

Spoken Word Project: Introduction

The Spoken Word Project features interviews with local food justice advocates exploring the impact of power, privilege and racism in the food system. Listen to…

November 18, 2011

Stories from the National Hunger Hotline: A Neighbor’s Advocacy

The National Hunger Hotline (NHH), a service of WhyHunger’s National Hunger Clearinghouse, provides real-time referrals for people in need across the U.S. to emergency food…

November 18, 2011