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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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The Power of Sharing Stories
By Saulo Araujo, Global Movements Program Director Rose Edith Germain listened attentively, eager to learn. She shook her head in disbelief when Joe Fagen talked about how a black family was not able to get a loan to build a house in a predominantly white neighborhood in Iowa. The description was so clear to her that she probably did not
11-12-2013
Introduction: Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens
For generations, many people think agriculture and picture rolling fields, red barns, rural farms. These days, urban agriculture and community gardens have helped many city-dwellers return to their roots in a whole new way.
10-12-2013
Beyond Emergency Food: Thoughts from both sides of the border
Join WhyHunger's National Hunger Clearinghouse Director Jessica Powers on Wednesday, December 11, 12 - 1PM EST for "Beyond Emergency Food: Thoughts from both sides of the border," a free webinar with our partners at the Community Food Centres Canada. We'll talk about WhyHunger's work to support emergency food providers going beyond charitable food access programs to create initiatives fostering a more inclusive and
09-12-2013
Why I Am Not Attending the Maine Food Summit
Our friend Bob St. Peter, farmer and co-founder of Food for Maine's Future, wrote this open letter to participants of today's Maine Food Summit. Bob farms with his wife and two young daughters on four rented acres in Sedgwick, Maine, and works with his community to support local farmers and food producers and help them be able to more easily
06-12-2013
YOKO ONO LENNON JOINS HARD ROCK AND WHYHUNGER TO “IMAGINE” A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER
YOKO ONO LENNON JOINS HARD ROCK AND WHYHUNGER TO "IMAGINE" A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER November 5, 2014 In his iconic song "IMAGINE," John Lennon asked us all to picture a world free from hunger. In support of that mission, Yoko Ono Lennon joins Hard Rock International and WhyHunger for the seventh year of the IMAGINE THERE'S NO HUNGER campaign, which
05-12-2013
Grab a Seat and Listen In! Live Chat Recap
Bring the real time conversation right to your screen! Listen in as WhyHunger’s Siena Chrisman hosted a lively discussion with Anna Lappé, director of the Real Food Media Project and Michele Simon, president of Eat Drink Politics on Friday, November 22nd via live Google+ hangout. The conversation focused on corporate food marketing to youth and kids, especially youth of color,
03-12-2013
Dirty Heads Release Their Most Ambitious Work ToDate – Sound Of ChangeAnd Announce High Profile Partnerships With Whyhunger And Hard...
Dirty Heads Release Their Most Ambitious Work To Date - Sound Of Change And Announce High Profile Partnerships With Whyhunger And Hard Rock INTERNATIONAL July 2, 2014 New York, NY - Dirty Heads are set to release the aptly titled Sound of Change on (7/8) via Five Seven Music. The album is just what it says it is: the band
02-12-2013
Links and Resources: Farmers’ Markets
Articles, reports, and books behind the planning and benefits of farmers' markets.
02-12-2013
Take Action to Support Farmers Markets
Tips to best support the farmers at your local market.
02-12-2013
November Newsletter
November was our month for campaign launches! We kicked off the month launching our "Imainge There's No Hunger" campaign; this time in BALI! Tied with the message behind our campaign we are proud laun
30-11-2013
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The Power of Sharing Stories
By Saulo Araujo, Global Movements Program Director Rose Edith Germain listened attentively, eager to learn. She shook her head in disbelief when Joe Fagen talked about how a black family was not able to get a loan to build a house in a predominantly white neighborhood in Iowa. The description was so clear to her that she probably did not
11-12-2013
Introduction: Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens
For generations, many people think agriculture and picture rolling fields, red barns, rural farms. These days, urban agriculture and community gardens have helped many city-dwellers return to their roots in a whole new way.
10-12-2013
Beyond Emergency Food: Thoughts from both sides of the border
Join WhyHunger's National Hunger Clearinghouse Director Jessica Powers on Wednesday, December 11, 12 - 1PM EST for "Beyond Emergency Food: Thoughts from both sides of the border," a free webinar with our partners at the Community Food Centres Canada. We'll talk about WhyHunger's work to support emergency food providers going beyond charitable food access programs to create initiatives fostering a more inclusive and
09-12-2013
Why I Am Not Attending the Maine Food Summit
Our friend Bob St. Peter, farmer and co-founder of Food for Maine's Future, wrote this open letter to participants of today's Maine Food Summit. Bob farms with his wife and two young daughters on four rented acres in Sedgwick, Maine, and works with his community to support local farmers and food producers and help them be able to more easily
06-12-2013
YOKO ONO LENNON JOINS HARD ROCK AND WHYHUNGER TO “IMAGINE” A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER
YOKO ONO LENNON JOINS HARD ROCK AND WHYHUNGER TO "IMAGINE" A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER November 5, 2014 In his iconic song "IMAGINE," John Lennon asked us all to picture a world free from hunger. In support of that mission, Yoko Ono Lennon joins Hard Rock International and WhyHunger for the seventh year of the IMAGINE THERE'S NO HUNGER campaign, which
05-12-2013
Grab a Seat and Listen In! Live Chat Recap
Bring the real time conversation right to your screen! Listen in as WhyHunger’s Siena Chrisman hosted a lively discussion with Anna Lappé, director of the Real Food Media Project and Michele Simon, president of Eat Drink Politics on Friday, November 22nd via live Google+ hangout. The conversation focused on corporate food marketing to youth and kids, especially youth of color,
03-12-2013
Dirty Heads Release Their Most Ambitious Work ToDate – Sound Of ChangeAnd Announce High Profile Partnerships With Whyhunger And Hard...
Dirty Heads Release Their Most Ambitious Work To Date - Sound Of Change And Announce High Profile Partnerships With Whyhunger And Hard Rock INTERNATIONAL July 2, 2014 New York, NY - Dirty Heads are set to release the aptly titled Sound of Change on (7/8) via Five Seven Music. The album is just what it says it is: the band
02-12-2013
Links and Resources: Farmers’ Markets
Articles, reports, and books behind the planning and benefits of farmers' markets.
02-12-2013
Take Action to Support Farmers Markets
Tips to best support the farmers at your local market.
02-12-2013
November Newsletter
November was our month for campaign launches! We kicked off the month launching our "Imainge There's No Hunger" campaign; this time in BALI! Tied with the message behind our campaign we are proud laun
30-11-2013

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