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Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and
Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good  New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and
  This month, WhyHunger teamed up with the Riverdale Y for a special Sunday Farmer’s Market Event as part of an initiative to combat hunger and poverty in the Bronx. Bronx community residents and local organizations came together for an afternoon of entertainment and access to affordable, healthy and nutritious food and produce. The turnout was incredible! Friends and family
  As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through the Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. Some things we know to be true from our accompaniment of Indigenous led
When employees at a San Francisco food bank had exhausted all options to fix a toxic work environment, unionizing changed everything. Unions are often misunderstood or even thought to be a thing of the past, but today, workers in high profile companies and non-profits across the country are organizing more than ever. From Amazon to Starbucks, workers are feeling unheard
Agroecology is a way of life for millions of small-scale farmers around the world. It brings communities together to create their own solutions as they produce healthy food and conserve soil, water, and local seeds. It blends science with Indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of those who work the land and waters. Agroecology is a way for families and communities
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36144" width="600"] BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36139" width="600"] Crisis Intervention is an immediate response to an urgent issue designed to reduce damage
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36131" width="600"] WhyHunger’s approach to end hunger is unique. We address both immediate needs for food
At WhyHunger, we envision a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. And we believe the best way to achieve this goal is by working towards food sovereignty. Food Sovereignty is a term coined in 90s by La Via Campesina, an international peasant movement that represents

Statement from WhyHunger on Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Plan to Cut Food Stamps

New York (January 17, 2020) – Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs at WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed by 14 states, Washington, D.C. and New York Read more.
Hungerthon Campaign Raises $1 Million to End Hunger for Good

New York (January 6, 2020) —WhyHunger— a leader in the movement to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world—today announced Read more.
Statement from WhyHunger on the Unwarranted SNAP Requirements

Statement from WhyHunger on the Unwarranted SNAP Requirements New York (December 4, 2019) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the tightening of work requirements Read more.
WhyHunger’s Hungerthon Campaign Aims to End Hunger

WhyHunger’s Hungerthon Campaign Aims to End Hunger – 34thannual awareness month and fundraising drive launches November 1 –   New York (October 30, 2019)—WhyHunger— a leader in the movement to Read more.


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Food Access Problems need Food Justice Solutions

Canadians have a right to food – sort of. In accordance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which the Canadian government ratified in 1976, everyone living Read more.
Solidarity, Education and Action! Comedores Sociales: An emerging movement in Puerto Rico

Before Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck in 2017, a large percentage of Puerto Ricans faced food insecurity on a daily basis. In fact, Puerto Ricans were 4 times more likely Read more.
L’agroécologie

L’agroécologie permet aux communautés de définir eux-mêmes leurs propres solutions pour produire des aliments sains et conserver les eaux et les sols.   Read more.
Agroecology

WhyHunger is proud to release its first agroecology publication, “Agroecology: Putting Food Sovereignty into Action.” Agroecology is an agricultural method… Read more.


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