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March 21, 2023

Women-Led Organizations to Support

To celebrate Women’s History month, we are highlighting five incredible women-led nonprofit organizations worth supporting. Women have always been an integral part of history and should continue to be celebrated and empowered in all aspects of society. Join WhyHunger in honoring the achievements and contributions…

June 16, 2017

2017 WhyHunger Chapin Awards Honors Innovators Musician Jon Batiste and Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger

June 13, 2017 (New York, NY) –The annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards took place at the Edison Ballroom and honored musician and Late Show with Stephen…

June 9, 2017

Food Justice Voices: Pathology of Displacement – The Intersection of Food Justice and Culture

New Food Justice Voices issue out now! Our Food Justice Voices series is intended to amplify the voices and experiences of grassroots leaders that aren’t…

June 5, 2017

School’s Out for Summer! (And Kids Still Need Food)

While politicians recklessly propose cuts to destroy many of the basic living standards that help working and middle class families get ahead when times are…

June 5, 2017

Advocate

STRENGTHEN THE SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM The Summer Meals Program helps 3.2 million children get connected with healthy meals all summer long. Despite this incredible effort,…

May 31, 2017

Mr. Tanner Q & A

Last month, Ripple Grove Press released their latest children’s book, Mr. Tanner, an illustrative adaption of Harry Chapin’s iconic 1973 song, “Mr. Tanner”, with a…

May 23, 2017

WhyHunger Responds to the U.S. Budget Proposal

The White House announced today that the President’s new budget calls for roughly $2.9 trillion in cuts to essential anti-poverty and nutrition programs over the…

May 22, 2017

New Allies Help Summer Meal Programs in California

When Patrice Chamberlain met with local police chiefs to explain why they should care about summer meals, she steadied herself for a “big sell.” To…

May 11, 2017

World Fair Trade Day: Why It’s Important

In honor of World Fair Trade Day, we spoke to Erika Inwald, the National Coordinator of the Domestic Fair Trade Association (DFTA). DFTA works to…

May 9, 2017

Agrochemicals Are Poisoning Our Lives

For Mother’s Day we want to highlight women who are fighting for food sovereignty to protect their families’ human rights and provide their children with…

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