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October 2, 2025

How the Government Shutdown Impacts Food Access

On October 1, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. “When the government shuts down, families are left scrambling to feed themselves and their children. Government hotlines go unanswered, and the very systems meant to help people shut down…

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November 29, 2021

Get started on ‘Giving Tuesday’ with five high-impact charities you’ve probably never heard of

WhyHunger advocates for food as a human right, not a privilege. The organization strives to end hunger through community-led solutions and social movements. WhyHunger views…

November 23, 2021

vitafusion, America’s #1 Gummy Vitamin Brand Continues Support Of WhyHunger’s Annual Hungerthon Along with Brand Ambassador Tiffany Haddish

EWING, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to the USDA’s Food Security Status of U.S. Households in 2020, over 38 million people lived in food-insecure households last year. At…

November 7, 2021

The Right to Food movement: Fighting hunger is about justice, not charity

Co-written by Wendy Heipt, a human rights attorney and a member of the board of WhyHunger, a nonprofit founded in 1975 by the late musician…

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November 4, 2021

Looking to give back this holiday season? Here are 20+ ways you can volunteer and help

(WhyHunger Find Food Database mentioned on list of ways to give back) With everything going on this year, this is the perfect time to take…

November 4, 2021

Statement from WhyHunger on Maine’s Historic Right to Food Amendment

New York (November 3, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the passage of Maine’s constitutional amendment ‘Right to…

November 3, 2021

Maine just voted to become the nation’s first ‘right to food’ state. What does that mean?

The nonprofit WhyHunger called the vote “a transformative step in ensuring the protection of food as an unequivocal basic human right.” “It is our hope…

November 1, 2021

‘Tis The Season: WhyHunger’s Annual Hungerthon Giving Campaign Kicks Off

Musician-inspired merchandise, celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships and more raise awareness and strike at the root causes to end hunger New York (November 1,…

November 1, 2021

‘Tis The Season: WhyHunger’s Annual Hungerthon Giving Campaign Kicks Off

Musician-inspired merchandise, celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships and more raise awareness and strike at the root causes to end hunger New York (November 1,…

October 20, 2021

WhyHunger Honors Davis Polk Partner and Tony-winning Producer Brian Resnick with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for Drum Together Campaign

New York (October 20, 2021) – WhyHunger’s Come Together event took place at the City Winery in New York City last night, honoring Tony-winning producer…

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How the Government Shutdown Impacts Food Access