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Roy Wood Jr.: Comedy with a Cause Roy Wood Jr., a comedian, actor, and social commentator, has become a powerful voice in the fight against hunger through his dynamic partnership with WhyHunger. This collaboration goes beyond simply lending his name; Roy actively integrates WhyHunger's mission into his work, using his platform to educate, engage, and inspire action. He served as
04-03-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hesire Lawton, [email protected] WhyHunger’s Hungerthon 2024 Raises Over $1 Million Fueling Solutions to Hunger in America NEW YORK—January 16, 2025— WhyHunger’s 39th annual Hungerthon campaign has once again raised more than $1 Million to advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity across the U.S., announced WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end world hunger and the injustices that
16-01-2025
A Letter from WhyHunger in Response to the California Wildfires To our California Community and Beyond, Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires raging across California, including several of our staff and Board members. The loss, displacement, and fear experienced by so many serve as a stark reminder of our shared vulnerability to the growing impacts
09-01-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes [email protected] WhyHunger Hosts 39th Annual Hungerthon Campaign and Fundraising Drive Priceless Auctions, Radio Partnerships, and Exclusive Merchandise Help Raise Funds to End Hunger Across America During the Holiday Season NEW YORK— November 1, 2024 — WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it, announced today the launch of its
01-11-2024
Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture released the 2023 Economic Research Report on Household Food Security. The newly released statistics detail a disturbing increase in food insecurity over the past year. Jenique Jones, executive director of WhyHunger – a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it – issued the following statement: “The
19-09-2024
WhyHunger's Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert Presented by EY Comes To New York’s Irving Plaza On October 15 Featuring Performances By The Roots, Grace Bowers + Special Guests Event Raises Critical Funds To Help End Hunger And The Injustices That Cause It August 29, 2024 — WhyHunger, a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that
29-08-2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes, [email protected] Michael Franti and fellow honorees Jason Chapin, Rick Korn, and S.A. Baron’s celebrated for their commitment to ending hunger at gala hosted by LaChanze NEW YORK (August 6, 2024) – WhyHunger, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and advancing the human right to nutritious food, is proud to announce Michael Franti will
07-08-2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes [email protected] |757.535.0013 “Criminalizing poverty and homelessness is a violation of our basic human rights and an ineffective strategy that further penalizes an already marginalized community.” NEW YORK (June 28, 2024) – Jenique Jones, executive director of WhyHunger – a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it – issued the
28-06-2024
By Debbie DePoala For an organization that uplifts “nutritious food is a human right” in their official tagline, there was no question that WhyHunger would have a presence at the 2nd annual national Right to Food Summit held in Syracuse, NY in early June. Sponsored by the National Right to Food Community of Practice and co-organized with leaders in the
26-06-2024
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