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J is for January, but in our world, it’s also for Justice! At Whyhunger, we believe that justice means that everyone has equitable access to the resources they need to survive and thrive. That may sound broad, but at its core, we mean that all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, deserve to enjoy a
12-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through our Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. And central to Indigenous protagonism is the concept of kinship, or the interconnectedness and
12-10-2022
L is for Land defenders At WhyHunger, we know that land and the people that own, farm, and work it, are at the center of the movement towards food sovereignty. Land rights are what drive a community to control their own food systems and protect themselves against environmental degradation, industrial development, resource extraction, and community encroachment. Globally, the land holds
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“There’s a lot to be excited about, and yet so much more needed to ensure nutritious food is a human right and the broader transformation of our food system.” NEW YORK (September 28, 2022) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement on today’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health: “Ending hunger by 2030
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“This is a chance to do the big, transformative work we need to have a country where everyone can live a dignified, nourished life. A framework that is focused on dismantling structural inequities and ensuring broad based prosperity for all is essential.” NEW YORK (August 30, 2022) – As the Biden Administration set the date of September 28, 2022 for the upcoming
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by Krystal Lee According to the American Immigration Council, the United States labor force in 2019 was comprised of 28.5 million immigrant workers, with the largest percentage of workers in the agriculture industry. Migrant workers are an integral part of this country and are often forgotten about or criminalized despite the immense impact they have across all industries. Unfortunately, this
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WhyHunger Testimony Submitted for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health July 14, 2022 Introduction Hunger is solvable. Solutions to hunger and adequate nutrition already exist across the U.S. They are multi-faceted and interwoven and can be found in the ways communities most impacted by hunger, poverty, and oppression are nourishing themselves and each other. As
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“A world without hunger is possible… with the right solutions” NEW YORK (July 27, 2022) – 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, has submitted formal testimony to the Biden Administration ahead of the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
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by Mackenzie Nolan On July 16th, we honored the 41st anniversary of the passing of our co-founder, Harry Chapin. Harry’s impact on WhyHunger, and the world, has truly been larger-than-life. Harry’s deep belief that nutritious food is a human right and that everyone deserves to live a life of dignity continues to be a pillar of what defines WhyHunger’s work today.
21-07-2022
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
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