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It’s Never Too Early to Begin Helping Others – and a letter from artist John Kanazawich
Many of us have the desire to help those in need but, often times, we are unsure what to do or may feel too busy with our everyday lives to make an impact. Musician and AAH&P supporter, John Kanaz
01-07-2011
Benefit Concert for WhyHunger with New AAH&P Member, Jessarae
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest and youngest ever AAH&P member, Jessarae //www.jessarae.net/index.html.   On Tuesday March 23, 2010 Jessarae will be perfo
01-07-2011
Hot Stove Yankees Baseball Talk Event to Benefit WhyHunger
Warm up with a night of Hot Stove Yankees Baseball Talk with the WCBS 880 Yankees radio broadcast team of Suzyn Waldman and John Sterling on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at the Hard Rock Cafe Yankee St
01-07-2011
Brandi Carlile VIP Ticket Auction to Benefit WhyHunger
In February 2010, Brandi Carlile graciously donated a select number of VIP ticket packages for WhyHunger to auction off. The VIP packages included a pair of tickets and a post show meet & greet wi
01-07-2011
O.A.R. and Papa Roach Team Up With VH1 News to Help Feed the Hungry
Check out this video from VH1 News that features O.A.R., Papa Roach and Ringo Starr raising awareness for hunger! //www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1628814&vid=467434  
01-07-2011
moe. 20th Anniversary Kick Off Concert to Benefit WhyHunger
2010 marks the 20th Anniversary for the band moe. To celebrate, they will be having a special two-night concert at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on January 22 and 23, with the show on January 22
01-07-2011
Congratulations to the 2011 Real Food Fellows!
WhyHunger has been a proud supporter of the development of Live Real, a new national initiative uniting youth and communities across the country. Live Real believes real food should be the norm—not the exception — and will be working towards that goal through some exciting projects beginning in the next few months. First up is the announcement of the first
27-06-2011
At the UN: Overturning the False Solutions to the Food Crisis
In this summary report from an event at CSD 17, we learn how agribusiness, foundations, scientists and policy makers have spun the food crisis into ideas it has engendered in order to push for more industrial agriculture.
27-06-2011
Tools – Sharing Our Stories
“The one who tells the stories rules the world.” – Native American (Hopi) Proverb In cities and towns across the United States and around the world The Neighborhood Story Project collaborates with communities to help them share their stories. From creating and publishing books to radio broadcasts, they can help you and your community share your experience and participate in
24-06-2011
Food Voices: Land-Based Skills
In this edition of the "Food Voices" series we hear from Bonsai, a farmer with a passion to farm, teach others about food and promote sustainability.
23-06-2011

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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