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Stories from the National Hunger Hotline: Surviving Sandy
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, WhyHunger’s National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY) is fielding calls from hundreds of families affected by the storm, connecting them with emergency food assistance, government programs, and support in their communities to ensure they get the resources they need for today and the support to get back on their feet for tomorrow. Cheryl, from Brooklyn, NY,
29-11-2012
USDA Awards $4.5 million to Farm to School Programs
WhyHunger is proud to congratulate our partners in winning USDA's first-ever Farm to School Grant Awards! Part of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, the award champions and supports organizations working to support farmers and families by getting local fresh produce directly to kids in schools. Among these exemplary groups are: Community Food Bank, Inc., Tucson, AZ Community Alliance with Family
28-11-2012
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27-11-2012
Adelante Mujeres: Growing food, family and equity in Forest Grove, OR
Alejandro Tecum is originally from Guatemala.  As a boy, he used to help his father and grandfather on their family farm.   He remembers the day when a US Peace Corps volunteer arrived to help his father transition from traditional, sustainable farming practices to more modern conventional methods.  He recalls the first harvest using the new methods being plentiful, with healthy,
26-11-2012
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Best wishes to you and your families on this day of sharing food and gratitude. We’re grateful for the work of our amazing partner organizations, helping grow food and community around the country and the world – and we’re grateful to you for your support! In honor of the holiday, we bring you shots of our partners breaking
22-11-2012
Imagine There’s No Hunger: The Launch!
Every day Times Square is full of bustling New Yorkers and tourists passing through -- some stopping to stare at the giant multimedia screens that fill the sky, others just moving through to their final destination. On Monday, Nov. 19, there was more than your normal hustle and bustle. A few minutes before 1PM women donned in white spandex outfits
20-11-2012

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.
January 17, 2020
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.
January 6, 2020
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.
December 5, 2019
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.
October 30, 2019


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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.
January 16, 2020
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.
July 8, 2019
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.
April 12, 2018
Agroecology

WhyHunger is proud to release its first agroecology publication, “Agroecology: Putting Food Sovereignty into Action.” Agroecology is an agricultural method… Read more.
April 12, 2018


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