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Key terms and concepts on the connection between food systems and climate change
The glossary helps to define and explain common themes and words used in nutrition education.
CIW is a worker-based human rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in the fields of corporate social responsibility, community organizing and sustainable food.
Peter Mann reports from a panel on food security at Fordham Law School.
The Food Security Learning Center provides definitions for key terms and concepts of Domestic Hunger.
This installment of "Food Voices" ruminates on the lost connection with fish as food and how to reinstate an appreciation for fishing as a way of life.
This article highlights the inequities and disconnectedness of the current food system, drawing comparisons to teachings and discipline, spiritual practice and social justice.
This installment of "Food Voices" makes a case for the urban agriculture movement as a way of increasing access to fresh food and as a sustainable way of life.
Watch the video to find out more about the initiative and the projects of the group.
By Maureen Kelly Several weeks ago, I joined over 1,500 people at the first International Urban and Small Farm Conference convened by Growing Power, one of the leaders in the national urban agricultu

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.
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.
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.
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.


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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.
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.
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.
Agroecology

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


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