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April 30, 2024

Honoring Labor Unions in the Fight Against Hunger

As May arrives and the global north bursts into full bloom, we stop to recognize a date that carries profound significance for millions worldwide: May 1st, International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day. While many may associate May with sowing seeds and spring planting,…

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March 19, 2020

Coronavirus is making it even harder for people to access food in America. Here’s how to help.

“People who are the most vulnerable, depending on your race, your class, your zip code, and the type of work you do are really the…

March 18, 2020

Join WhyHunger in Calling for Federal Action on COVID-19 Relief

WhyHunger continues to call on the federal government to pass comprehensive emergency legislation to ensure low-income families, working people, seniors, children…

March 18, 2020

Coronavirus: US food banks see volunteers disappear and supplies evaporate

According to WhyHunger, a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger and poverty, many food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens are canceling volunteer shifts…

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March 16, 2020

Food banks are seeing volunteers disappear and supplies evaporate as coronavirus fears mount

According to WhyHunger, a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger and poverty, many food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens are canceling volunteer shifts…

March 12, 2020

Statement from WhyHunger on Fighting Food Insecurity During COVID19 Pandemic

New York (March 12, 2020) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the food security bills that are being included in a…

March 12, 2020

Statement from WhyHunger on Fighting Food Insecurity During COVID19 Pandemic

New York (March 12, 2020) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the food security bills that are being included in a…

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March 12, 2020

Congress Addresses Food Insecurity in Its Legislative Response to COVID-19

I think what this [crisis] does is it illuminates the most vulnerable populations. That’s kids, hungry people, veterans, seniors, and the working families who rely on…

March 8, 2020

The ROOT Report: Women’s Leadership Matters

Globally, women and young girls suffer most from hunger and poverty. Conservative estimates indicate that 60% of all chronically hungry people…

March 5, 2020

The ROOT Report: Community History as a Catalyst for Change

Tallahassee, Florida, the capital city of the Sunshine State, boasts a nearly 12-month growing season, rich soils, and a climate that…

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Honoring Labor Unions in the Fight Against Hunger