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The founders of World Hunger Year sought to end hunger and poverty by supporting grass-roots movements and community solutions. Today, WhyHunger is known for its annual Hungerthon campaign, running this year…
November 20, 2018
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The annual health care costs associated with hunger are estimated to be $130.5 billion in the U.S. alone, showing that addressing food insecurity and poor nutrition is a necessary step…
November 15, 2018
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For a tenth consecutive year, SiriusXM will participate in WhyHunger's annual Hungerthon campaign, it was announced Wednesday (Nov. 14). The annual Thanksgiving radio tradition began in 1975, according to Hungerthon's…
November 14, 2018
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Hard Rock International is partnering with WhyHunger to release the brand's latest limited-edition merchandise line on Oct. 2. The Bruce Springsteen Signature Series: Edition 36 collection supports WhyHunger's work to…
October 02, 2018
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The social contract between our government and its people is hanging on by a thread. If the 2018 Farm Bill is any indication of the strength of that last thread,…
July 21, 2018
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WhyHunger is in Billboard Magazine's 2016 Music + Philanthropy issue along with our partners at Food Chain Workers Alliance and longtime supporter Tom Morello.
November 02, 2016
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Interview with New York City Food Policy Center and WhyHunger Executive Director, Noreen Springstead.
October 26, 2016
Read more.Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs, sits down with WNBC4 New York to share five fresh tips on how to fight hunger for the holidays.
October 25, 2016
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Alison Cohen speaks to ABC 7 Chicago about the different ways you can help end hunger.
October 04, 2016
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After a cancelled GovBall performances, Prophets of Rage dedicate proceeds from make-up show in Brooklyn, to WhyHunger.
July 13, 2016
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Bill Ayres and Jen Chapin discuss hunger, poverty and the role we can play in finding solutions.
July 12, 2016
Read more.Music festival hosts 15 charitable organizations on-site, including WhyHunger.
July 12, 2016
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Writer Ilene Angel discusses the memorable full circle moments she had at the WhyHunger Chapin Awards.
May 18, 2016
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Emily Kinney on why watching The Walking Dead now is like going back to high school
March 19, 2016
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For Love and for the Love of Lennon in New York City: 35th Annual Tribute Concert Preview
March 19, 2016
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Make it Plain with Mark Thompson Broadcast Live from Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger with Alison Cohen
March 19, 2016
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Stories From Main Street: In 30th Year, Hungerthon Needed More Than Ever, Organizers Say
March 19, 2016
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People often experience hunger before they experience homelessness. Imagine this: a gnawing emptiness in your stomach, a constant companion that drowns out all other thoughts. Now imagine facing this reality every single day, unsure of where your next meal will come from. This isn't a dystopian nightmare; it's the harsh reality for tens of millions struggling with food insecurity. And
21-05-2024
How do you like your rice? Steamed, fluffy, and the perfect accompaniment to a savory dish? Fried, golden brown, and a crowd-pleasing side? Rice is a global staple, a blank canvas for culinary creations across continents. But this unassuming grain offers so much more than just delicious meals. A Legacy Rooted in AsiaRice's story starts in the fertile cradle of civilization
20-05-2024
As May arrives and the global north bursts into full bloom, we stop to recognize a date that carries profound significance for millions worldwide: May 1st, International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. While many may associate May with sowing seeds and spring planting, this day holds a much deeper meaning rooted in the struggle for workers' rights and
30-04-2024
By: Chavannes Jean-Baptiste In this powerful piece, Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, spokesman of the Peasant Movement of Papaye, provides insight into the hunger crisis Haiti faces today. If you would like to help, you can donate here. POR QUE EL HAMBRE? Es una pregunta muy importante en este mundo donde hay tanto recursos, tantos alimentos en vertedero sin embargo más de 2
30-04-2024
Jenique Jones Dear WhyHunger Community, Today, we gather to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Harry Belafonte on the one-year anniversary of his passing. As we reflect on his extraordinary contributions to music, activism, and social justice, I am reminded of the profound impact he had on my own journey, both personally and professionally. My connection to Harry Belafonte
25-04-2024
By Peter Shaviro I started working for WhyHunger in August 2023 as I was going into my final semester of a master’s degree in environmental policy. Optimism can be hard to come by in this field, but I decided to pursue this path for a number of reasons. I was radicalized by some combination of the increasingly dire climate reports
19-04-2024
Haiti: A Nation on the Brink - A Call for Understanding and Action By Kristina Erskine For decades, Haiti’s development has been suffocated by a vicious cycle of foreign intervention, chronic political instability, and natural disasters. Scars from the 2010 and 2021 earthquakes are still fresh, and now the assassination of President Moïse has plunged the nation into a brutal
18-04-2024
United Talent Agency’s Melissa Newhart and Philanthropist Jimmy Zankel join WhyHunger’s Board of Directors to address the root causes of hunger and ensure the human right to nutritious food NEW YORK CITY (April 16, 2024) — WhyHunger, a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it, today announced the appointment of United Talent Agency (UTA)’s Music
16-04-2024
People often experience hunger before they experience homelessness. Imagine this: a gnawing emptiness in your stomach, a constant companion that drowns out all other thoughts. Now imagine facing this reality every single day, unsure of where your next meal will come from. This isn't a dystopian nightmare; it's the harsh reality for tens of millions struggling with food insecurity. And
21-05-2024
How do you like your rice? Steamed, fluffy, and the perfect accompaniment to a savory dish? Fried, golden brown, and a crowd-pleasing side? Rice is a global staple, a blank canvas for culinary creations across continents. But this unassuming grain offers so much more than just delicious meals. A Legacy Rooted in AsiaRice's story starts in the fertile cradle of civilization
20-05-2024
As May arrives and the global north bursts into full bloom, we stop to recognize a date that carries profound significance for millions worldwide: May 1st, International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. While many may associate May with sowing seeds and spring planting, this day holds a much deeper meaning rooted in the struggle for workers' rights and
30-04-2024
By: Chavannes Jean-Baptiste In this powerful piece, Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, spokesman of the Peasant Movement of Papaye, provides insight into the hunger crisis Haiti faces today. If you would like to help, you can donate here. POR QUE EL HAMBRE? Es una pregunta muy importante en este mundo donde hay tanto recursos, tantos alimentos en vertedero sin embargo más de 2
30-04-2024
Jenique Jones Dear WhyHunger Community, Today, we gather to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Harry Belafonte on the one-year anniversary of his passing. As we reflect on his extraordinary contributions to music, activism, and social justice, I am reminded of the profound impact he had on my own journey, both personally and professionally. My connection to Harry Belafonte
25-04-2024
By Peter Shaviro I started working for WhyHunger in August 2023 as I was going into my final semester of a master’s degree in environmental policy. Optimism can be hard to come by in this field, but I decided to pursue this path for a number of reasons. I was radicalized by some combination of the increasingly dire climate reports
19-04-2024
Haiti: A Nation on the Brink - A Call for Understanding and Action By Kristina Erskine For decades, Haiti’s development has been suffocated by a vicious cycle of foreign intervention, chronic political instability, and natural disasters. Scars from the 2010 and 2021 earthquakes are still fresh, and now the assassination of President Moïse has plunged the nation into a brutal
18-04-2024
United Talent Agency’s Melissa Newhart and Philanthropist Jimmy Zankel join WhyHunger’s Board of Directors to address the root causes of hunger and ensure the human right to nutritious food NEW YORK CITY (April 16, 2024) — WhyHunger, a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it, today announced the appointment of United Talent Agency (UTA)’s Music
16-04-2024














































