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Food Deserts: In the News
Articles and news discussing the causes of food deserts, debate about the term itself, and proposed solutions to increasing healthy food access.
21-08-2012
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
20-08-2012
On Film: Generation Food
By Siena Chrisman, Programs Communications Manager We're excited here at WhyHunger about our friend Raj Patel's new "fair film" and community-building project, Generation Food. The project's focus on locally-based knowledge, agroecology, and community-driven change are right in line with our mission, and we're looking forward to seeing these stories brought beautifully to life on film by Raj and Steve James,
16-08-2012
Stories from the National Hunger Hotline: Helping Families in Crisis
The National Hunger Hotline (NHH), a service of WhyHunger’s National Hunger Clearinghouse, provides real-time referrals for people in need across the U.S. to emergency food and assistance programs. Receiving an average of 700 calls per month, the NHH is a portal to information, assistance, and resources, ultimately empowering families and individuals to meet their vital needs including fresh, healthy food.
15-08-2012
Thank You Carolyn Wonderland & Blurred Vision
A big thank you goes out to AAH&P members Carolyn Wonderland and Blurred Vision for their recent fundraising efforts on behalf of WhyHunger. On July 18th, we were lucky enough to catch Carolyn Won
15-08-2012
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies & Grind Out Hunger Benefit
Through our AAH&P program, we have the unique opportunity of connecting artists to grassroots organizations nationwide that are focused on a local level on ending hunger and poverty. We take pri
15-08-2012
Satinwood Harry Chapin Tribute
On Saturday August 25th, the band Satinwood, along with original Chapin band members "Big John" Wallace and Howard Fields, will be performing a tribute concert to the late great Harry Chapin. The co
15-08-2012
The Nutopians On Tour
AAH&P member The Nutopians are hitting the road showcasing their "Imagined" CD and supporting WhyHunger along the way. Upcoming shows include stops in New York City at City Winery, Norfolk, CT a
15-08-2012
How Other Politics Affect the Food and Farm Bill
Historic drought, ongoing economic downturn, budget negotiations
14-08-2012
Hunger Champions Award 2012
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Hunger Champion Award honors local offices that provide exemplary service in assisting eligible clients to obtain SNAP benefits. Any individual, agency or organization who has worked, observed or has pe
13-08-2012

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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