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Rural Youth Create Art for Change
Rural and Migrant Ministry, based in New York’s rural Ulster County, acts to overcome the prejudices and poverty that degrade and debilitate all members of our society by building communities that celebrate diversity and offer dignity and opportunity to all. RMM is an interfaith organization whose members believe that inspiration comes from participation in the creation of a just world.
09-12-2011
Farmer Fidel in front of his hoop house
09-12-2011
Resource Guide: Organize in Your Community around the Food and Farm Bill
In communities all across the country, people are coming together to learn and teach one another about the Food and Farm Bill, how it impacts them, and what to do about it. You can too!
09-12-2011
Urban Agriculture: A Sixteen City Survey of Urban Agriculture Practices Across the Country
This report features 16 cities' unique approaches to incorporating urban agriculture into their land use plans.
05-12-2011
Parents Stand Up for Food!
Parent Earth and Community Food Security Coalition Launch PARENTS STAND UP FOR FOOD Campaign to Educate Families about the Farm Bill with 3 New Compelling Short Videos: Parents Stand Up For Food PSA (1 minute) This wacky supermarket chase inspires parents to stand up for healthy, affordable food for all kids. The Farm Bill is the most important piece of
28-11-2011
Give Thanks- Support WhyHunger!
WhyHunger's annual fundraising season is upon us! Visit Hungerthon.org to view hundreds of cool, creative and meaningful opportunities for giving (a trip to London to see Coldplay, anyone?!). Your generosity supports WhyHunger's mission to build the movement to end hunger and poverty...and  that means direct support for all of our partners across the country and around the world. We're giving
22-11-2011
Spoken Word Project: Introduction
GFJI Mural from 2011
22-11-2011
Report from the 2nd Annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference
by Patricia Rojas and Siena Chrisman The 2nd Annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference was held in the Bronx at Hostos Community College, a few stops away from Yankee Stadium. The annual gathering empowers growers, eaters and activists to explore and address the relationship between food and health in Black communities. Participants discuss issues of race, class, health and
21-11-2011
Spoken Word Project: Introduction
The Spoken Word Project features interviews with local food justice advocates exploring the impact of power, privilege and racism in the food system. Listen to stories and inspirations directly from grassroots leaders creating change.
21-11-2011
Stories from the National Hunger Hotline: A Neighbor’s Advocacy
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 resources 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
18-11-2011

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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