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April 15, 2026

WhyHunger Named Official Charity Partner of the 2026 New York City Marathon

Join Team WhyHunger as we run toward a hunger-free future. We’re thrilled to announce that WhyHunger has once again been named an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, taking place this year on Sunday, November 1. This partnership is a meaningful way to support food security—working with the running community to advance health and the right to…

Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven at the Hungerthon Concert

December 16, 2025

WhyHunger’s 50th Anniversary Hungerthon Benefit Docu-Concert Featured Performances From Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Van Zandt & More

WhyHunger’s 50th Anniversary Hungerthon Benefit Docu-Concert Featured Performances From Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Van Zandt & The Disciples of Soul with Marc Ribler, Sameer Gadhia &…

December 15, 2025

5 Lessons from 50 Years of Fighting for Food Justice

This year marks 50 years since WhyHunger was founded with a mission to create a world without hunger and advance the right to nutritious food for all. Looking back at five decades, it’s equally important to…

December 11, 2025

COP30 Reflections: How Social Movements Are Fighting for Real Climate Solutions

Last month, government officials, business leaders, social movements and civil society from across the globe gathered in Belém, Brazil for the 30th annual United Nations Climate…

December 8, 2025

What is the Right to Food?

Today is Human Rights Day. Yet, nutritious food is still not recognized as a human right in the U.S.WhyHunger believes food is life—and every person…

December 5, 2025

Partner Spotlight: The Campaign Against Hunger

WhyHunger partner The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) has transformed a small community effort into one of New York City’s most powerful forces for food justice….

December 5, 2025

Good Day New York Fox 5 Hits the Streets at the Hungerthon Hustle with Mr. & Mrs. Met

Good Day New York Fox 5 news anchor Christal Young joins Alysia Steinmann, co-chair of WhyHunger’s 2025 Hungerthon Hustle to talk about the event andn…

December 3, 2025

Jenique Jones on WhyHunger x SAINt JHN Partnership — Fox 5 Good Night New York

WhyHunger Executive Director Jenique Jones joined Fox 5 Good Night New York to talk about our partnership with artist SAINt JHN to raise funds for…

December 3, 2025

Hungerthon Hustle Co-Chair Alysia Steinmann on Fox 5 New York’s Evening News

Hungerthon Hustle Co-Chair Alysia Steinmann, Treasurer of WhyHunger’s Board of Directors and Metro New York Office Managing Partner of EY, joined Fox 5 New York’s…

2025 Hungerthon Hustle – Marcus Samuelsson

December 3, 2025

Chef Marcus Samuelsson & More Raised $447K at WhyHunger’s 2nd Annual Hungerthon Hustle 4.7K on Giving Tuesday at NYC’s Citi Field

Chef Marcus Samuelsson & More Raised $447K at WhyHunger’s 2nd Annual Hungerthon Hustle 4.7K on Giving Tuesday At NYC’s Citi Field

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