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New Milford woman leads global anti-poverty organization
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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Food insecurity
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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SiriusXM to Participate in WhyHunger's Hungerthon for 10th Straight Year
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 Collaborates With WhyHunger On New Bruce Springsteen Signature Series: Edition 36 Merchandise Collection
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 2018 Farm Bill is a crisis of democracy
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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Shape
Shape
August 17, 2017
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NY Nightly News
August 17, 2017
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Tom Morello's Rage Against Injustice
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 Noreen Springstead, Executive Director of WhyHunger
Interview with New York City Food Policy Center and WhyHunger Executive Director, Noreen Springstead.
October 26, 2016
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How to Help Fight Hunger
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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Giving Back To End Hunger
Alison Cohen speaks to ABC 7 Chicago about the different ways you can help end hunger.
October 04, 2016
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Prophets of Rage to Perform Surprise Set at Governors Ball
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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Kenny Loggins on the Joy of Giving Back and What Makes WhyHunger Cool
Q&A with recent WhyHunger Chapin Awards honoree Kenny Loggins
July 12, 2016
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Tom Morello Wins Humanitarian Award, Addresses N.W.A Rock Hall Controversy
July 12, 2016
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Landmark program to end world hunger
Bill Ayres and Jen Chapin discuss hunger, poverty and the role we can play in finding solutions.
July 12, 2016
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Rockland-Bergen Music Festival lineup announced
Music festival hosts 15 charitable organizations on-site, including WhyHunger.  
July 12, 2016
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At Ethical Brew in Teaneck, Live Folk Music Meets Social Action
Socially-conscious musical shows benefit organizations like WhyHunger.
July 12, 2016
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Antihunger Organization’s Radical Message: ‘Charity Won’t End Hunger’
WhyHunger's approach in working to end hunger, goes beyond charity.
July 12, 2016
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Tom Morello And Kenny Loggins Honored At WhyHunger Chapin Awards
May 19, 2016
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The WhyHunger Awards and My Full Circle Moment
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 Interview
Emily Kinney Interview
March 19, 2016
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Talking About Food with WhyHunger Activists, Tess and Beatriz
Talking About Food with WhyHunger Activists, Tess and Beatriz
March 19, 2016
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Southside Johnny Plays 30th Annual Hungerthon
Southside Johnny Plays 30th Annual Hungerthon
March 19, 2016
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Emily Kinney’s Taking Over Our SnapChat for a Solid Cause
Emily Kinney’s Taking Over Our SnapChat for a Solid Cause  
March 19, 2016
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Emily Kinney on why watching The Walking Dead now is like going back to high school
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
For Love and for the Love of Lennon in New York City: 35th Annual Tribute Concert Preview
March 19, 2016
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Deb Gordon with Suzanne Babb and Denny Marsh
Deb Gordon with Suzanne Babb and Denny Marsh
March 19, 2016
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Make it Plain with Mark Thompson Broadcast Live from Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger with Alison Cohen
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
Stories From Main Street: In 30th Year, Hungerthon Needed More Than Ever, Organizers Say
March 19, 2016
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It’s Hungerthon Day! Join the Fight to End Hunger in America Now
It’s Hungerthon Day! Join the Fight to End Hunger in America Now
March 19, 2016
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Family Circle
WhyHunger featured in Family Circle's "Best Of" List for November, 2015
March 19, 2016
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Grassroots Struggle for Food Sovereignty and Liberation of Black Cultures
Grassroots Struggle for Food Sovereignty and Liberation of Black Cultures
March 19, 2016
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Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership
Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership
March 19, 2016
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Creating Harmony With WHYHUNGER
Creating Harmony with WhyHunger
March 19, 2016
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Millennial Startup Founders Are the Must-Have Item This Fundraising Season
Millennial Startup Founders Are the Must-Have Item This Fundraising Season
March 19, 2016
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Black and Afro-Indigenous Farmers Share 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize
Black and Afro-Indigenous Farmers Share 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize
March 19, 2016
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No Global Farmland Grab
National Family Farm Coalition image
11-08-2014
Food for Thought and Action: A Food Sovereignty Curriculum
Concerned about the food crisis and ready to take action? Download this education-to-action curriculum for consumers, faith & anti-hunger groups, farmers & everyone in between by Grassroots International and the National Family Farm Coalition.
11-08-2014
Take Action: Food Sovereignty
Join the action! Find or organize events in your area around these important dates of global mobilization.
11-08-2014
Policy & Advocacy: Food Sovereignty
Is agriculture simply a commodity? Are food aid and free trade ensuring the rights of farmers and fishers around the world? Read on for an analysis of policy efforts to defend food sovereignty.
11-08-2014
Introduction: Food Sovereignty
Learn about the emergence and evolution of the global movement that is mobilizing those who produce, distribute and consume food.
11-08-2014
International Solidarity with Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement
The Landless Workers' Movement (MST) rallying at the 6th National Congress last February. Photo by Alison Cohen. About a month ago, thousands of heartbroken soccer fans left Mineirão Stadium after Brazil lost to Germany 7-1 in the World Cup semifinals. The devastating defeat followed on the heels of protests against the $11.5 billion World Cup hosting expenses, shouldered mainly by
06-08-2014
A Lesson In The History of WhyHunger’s Artists Against Hunger & Poverty Program
Working with artists and the music community is part of the fabric of WhyHunger, starting with our founder, the late musician and activist Harry Chapin, and our current Executive Director, radio host Bill Ayres. Harry Chapin served as WhyHunger’s chief spokesperson and fundraiser, so when he tragically passed away in 1981, the music community rallied to help keep donations coming
31-07-2014
South African Social Movements and the Two Legacies of Nelson Mandela: An Interview with Ricado Jacobs of the Food Sovereignty...
 In light of Nelson Mandela Day (July 18th, his birthday), WhyHunger interviewed Ricado Jacobs of the Food Sovereignty Campaign of South Africa (fully, “Right to Agrarian Reform for Food Sovereignty”) to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela and to understand the current context of social movements in South Africa. Can you give some background on the South Africa Food
21-07-2014
WhyHunger Earned 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating, Ensured Nutritious Food for Millions
Supporting grassroots sustainable food production and training in 17 countries , connecting 2.4 million hungry Americans with nutritious meals and scoring a 4-star Charity Navigator rating are just a
18-07-2014
Under the Mango Tree: New Documentary Follows Ghanaian Community Food Program
By Katrina Moore, Editorial Assistant at WhyHunger. Two summers ago, I found myself sweating in northern Ghana’s hot sun, following a t-shirt-clad doctor around his clinic’s grounds. Dr. David Abdulai spoke with the strength and humility of a Zen teacher and had an unusual approach to healthcare: in addition to medicine, he treats his patients with unconditional acceptance. A year
15-07-2014
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No Global Farmland Grab
National Family Farm Coalition image
11-08-2014
Food for Thought and Action: A Food Sovereignty Curriculum
Concerned about the food crisis and ready to take action? Download this education-to-action curriculum for consumers, faith & anti-hunger groups, farmers & everyone in between by Grassroots International and the National Family Farm Coalition.
11-08-2014
Take Action: Food Sovereignty
Join the action! Find or organize events in your area around these important dates of global mobilization.
11-08-2014
Policy & Advocacy: Food Sovereignty
Is agriculture simply a commodity? Are food aid and free trade ensuring the rights of farmers and fishers around the world? Read on for an analysis of policy efforts to defend food sovereignty.
11-08-2014
Introduction: Food Sovereignty
Learn about the emergence and evolution of the global movement that is mobilizing those who produce, distribute and consume food.
11-08-2014
International Solidarity with Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement
The Landless Workers' Movement (MST) rallying at the 6th National Congress last February. Photo by Alison Cohen. About a month ago, thousands of heartbroken soccer fans left Mineirão Stadium after Brazil lost to Germany 7-1 in the World Cup semifinals. The devastating defeat followed on the heels of protests against the $11.5 billion World Cup hosting expenses, shouldered mainly by
06-08-2014
A Lesson In The History of WhyHunger’s Artists Against Hunger & Poverty Program
Working with artists and the music community is part of the fabric of WhyHunger, starting with our founder, the late musician and activist Harry Chapin, and our current Executive Director, radio host Bill Ayres. Harry Chapin served as WhyHunger’s chief spokesperson and fundraiser, so when he tragically passed away in 1981, the music community rallied to help keep donations coming
31-07-2014
South African Social Movements and the Two Legacies of Nelson Mandela: An Interview with Ricado Jacobs of the Food Sovereignty...
 In light of Nelson Mandela Day (July 18th, his birthday), WhyHunger interviewed Ricado Jacobs of the Food Sovereignty Campaign of South Africa (fully, “Right to Agrarian Reform for Food Sovereignty”) to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela and to understand the current context of social movements in South Africa. Can you give some background on the South Africa Food
21-07-2014
WhyHunger Earned 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating, Ensured Nutritious Food for Millions
Supporting grassroots sustainable food production and training in 17 countries , connecting 2.4 million hungry Americans with nutritious meals and scoring a 4-star Charity Navigator rating are just a
18-07-2014
Under the Mango Tree: New Documentary Follows Ghanaian Community Food Program
By Katrina Moore, Editorial Assistant at WhyHunger. Two summers ago, I found myself sweating in northern Ghana’s hot sun, following a t-shirt-clad doctor around his clinic’s grounds. Dr. David Abdulai spoke with the strength and humility of a Zen teacher and had an unusual approach to healthcare: in addition to medicine, he treats his patients with unconditional acceptance. A year
15-07-2014

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