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July 14, 2025

Every Kid Deserves a Full Plate This Summer: Learn more about SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) + Free Summer Meals

Lee la versión es Español. Summer shouldn’t mean hunger for kids. But when school is out, many children who rely on free or reduced-price meals at school lose access to daily nutrition. That’s where SUN Bucks — also known as Summer EBT — and free…

January 26, 2021

Freedom From Want: Advocating for the Right to Food in the United States

By Alison Cohen, WhyHunger, and Denisse Córdova Montes, University of Miami Human Rights Clinic The right to adequate food and nutrition is both a…

January 22, 2021

Statement from WhyHunger on President Biden’s Executive Order to Address the Growing Hunger Crisis

New York (January 22, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order aimed at expanding access to federal…

January 14, 2021

WhyHunger Statement on the U.S. Capitol Insurrection

For so many in America and around the world, last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was not a surprise. The violent attempt to unlawfully…

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January 6, 2021

In the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hungerthon Campaign Raises Over $1 Million to End Hunger

WhyHunger’s 35th annual campaign collaborates with celebrity ambassadors and partners to raise awareness and funds to meet growing need New York (January 6, 2021) —WhyHunger,…

January 6, 2021

In the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hungerthon Campaign Raises Over $1 Million to End Hunger

WhyHunger’s 35th annual campaign collaborates with celebrity ambassadors and partners to raise awareness and funds to meet growing need New York (January 6, 2021) —WhyHunger,…

December 20, 2020

PLAY ON: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change

PLAY ON: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change Powerful Primetime Broadcast Concert Special Hosted by Kevin Bacon and Eve December 15 on CBS…

December 20, 2020

PLAY ON: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change Raises More Than $7 Million

PLAY ON: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change Powerful Primetime Broadcast Concert Special Hosted by Kevin Bacon and Eve December 15 on CBS…

December 15, 2020

Out of the Spotlight: COVID-19 Still a Threat For Workers In Meat Processing Plants

An extended interview with Axel Fuentes, Rural Community Workers Alliance. by Saulo Araujo and Joao Fonseca Animal protein is an important part of the diet…

December 15, 2020

Kevin Bacon On How To Watch ‘Play On: Celebrating The Power Of Music To Make Change’: ‘Groove Along, Tap Your Foot, See The Excitement’

“Tonight CBS presents Play On: Celebrating The Power Of Music To Make Change at 8:00PM ET/PT. Hosted by Kevin Bacon, this special will raise money…

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Every Kid Deserves a Full Plate This Summer: Learn more about SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) + Free Summer Meals