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In the next issue of the Nourishing Change newsletter, we focused on discussing the importance of narrative change in the food system. To do that, we spoke with two of our partners, food justice organizer Shane Bernado and Kristen Kozlowski of Bread for the City, about how we can highlight the true solutions to ending hunger. Read below and let us know if
New Policy Brief by Food First You may be familiar with the term Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), which organizations like the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have been holding up for many years as the method to address large scale issues with agriculture and solve hunger. Climate-smart agriculture, according to FAO, is an approach to transform and
This statement originally appeared on NAMA's website.  Kudos to NOAA for their decision to charge Carlos Rafael, who called himself the "Codfather,"with fines nearing $1M, revocation of fishing and dealer permits, and a lifetime ban from all fisheries. This stands to be the largest revocation of fishing rights in US history. NOAA's announcement is a pleasant surprise for so many
  New York, NY (Dec. 21, 2017) – WhyHunger announced today that for the second year in a row, their annual Hungerthon campaign raised $1.1 million for the fight against hunger and poverty in the U.S. WhyHunger teamed up with its radio partners and celebrity ambassadors for a coordinated month long effort including radio broadcasts, merchandise, social media and an
A delegation of seven African American, Latinx, and Mexican farmers and farmworkers from the US, including WhyHunger’s own Corbin Laedlein, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the second South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange co-organized by members of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance. This is the first in an article series by participants, co-produced by WhyHunger and Community Alliance for Global Justice. This reflection was
A delegation of seven African American, Latinx, and Mexican farmers and farmworkers from the US, including WhyHunger’s own Corbin Laedlein, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the second South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange co-organized by members of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance. This is the first in an article series by participants, co-produced by WhyHunger and Community Alliance for Global Justice. This reflection was
At WhyHunger we know it’s important to stay critically informed on the issues related to hunger and poverty, while also uplifting the voices, stories and successes of grassroots food justice advocates. So, every couple of weeks we’ll be sharing a compilation of articles that highlight the intersections of racial, social and environmental justice to spur conversations and keep you up-to-date
Images from National Network Gathering Visit Website Connect on Facebook [email protected] National Network Gathering In November 2012, WhyHunger convened a gathering of all three regional networks  engaged in the Building Community Power for Food Justice project- Mississippi, Arizona and California. The three-day gathering in Patagonia, Arizona brought together 40 grassroots leaders from all three networks as well as nationally recognized food justice
Press Links And Articles “Lunch Ladies Rule!”: WhyHunger Connect blog 2011 Farr and USDA get a taste of Pajaro Valley schools’ food program: Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 2010 Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution: Profile of Jamie Smith Central Coast School Food Alliance hosts inaugural school food festival: San Jose Mercury News, October 2010 Images From Central Coast School Food Alliance Visit
Press Links and Articles NBC feature story (July 2012) “Delta Rising,” Southern Living Magazine (August 2011). “Delta Fresh Farm Foods,” Delta Business Journal (April 2012) “Think Fresh!” The Bolivar Commercial (March 2012). Growing Together Garden Contest video (2012) “Delta Fresh Foods Initiative links healthy food and Delta schools,” Delta Farm Press (October 2012) Images from Delta Fresh Foods Initiative Visit

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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