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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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As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through the Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. Some things we know to be true from our accompaniment of Indigenous led
18-10-2022
When employees at a San Francisco food bank had exhausted all options to fix a toxic work environment, unionizing changed everything. Unions are often misunderstood or even thought to be a thing of the past, but today, workers in high profile companies and non-profits across the country are organizing more than ever. From Amazon to Starbucks, workers are feeling unheard
13-10-2022
Agroecology is a way of life for millions of small-scale farmers around the world. It brings communities together to create their own solutions as they produce healthy food and conserve soil, water, and local seeds. It blends science with Indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of those who work the land and waters. Agroecology is a way for families and communities
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36144" width="600"] BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36139" width="600"] Crisis Intervention is an immediate response to an urgent issue designed to reduce damage
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36131" width="600"] WhyHunger’s approach to end hunger is unique. We address both immediate needs for food
12-10-2022
At WhyHunger, we envision a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. And we believe the best way to achieve this goal is by working towards food sovereignty. Food Sovereignty is a term coined in 90s by La Via Campesina, an international peasant movement that represents
12-10-2022
J is for January, but in our world, it’s also for Justice! At Whyhunger, we believe that justice means that everyone has equitable access to the resources they need to survive and thrive. That may sound broad, but at its core, we mean that all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, deserve to enjoy a
12-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through our Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. And central to Indigenous protagonism is the concept of kinship, or the interconnectedness and
12-10-2022
L is for Land defenders At WhyHunger, we know that land and the people that own, farm, and work it, are at the center of the movement towards food sovereignty. Land rights are what drive a community to control their own food systems and protect themselves against environmental degradation, industrial development, resource extraction, and community encroachment. Globally, the land holds
12-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through the Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. Some things we know to be true from our accompaniment of Indigenous led
18-10-2022
When employees at a San Francisco food bank had exhausted all options to fix a toxic work environment, unionizing changed everything. Unions are often misunderstood or even thought to be a thing of the past, but today, workers in high profile companies and non-profits across the country are organizing more than ever. From Amazon to Starbucks, workers are feeling unheard
13-10-2022
Agroecology is a way of life for millions of small-scale farmers around the world. It brings communities together to create their own solutions as they produce healthy food and conserve soil, water, and local seeds. It blends science with Indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of those who work the land and waters. Agroecology is a way for families and communities
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36144" width="600"] BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36139" width="600"] Crisis Intervention is an immediate response to an urgent issue designed to reduce damage
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36131" width="600"] WhyHunger’s approach to end hunger is unique. We address both immediate needs for food
12-10-2022
At WhyHunger, we envision a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. And we believe the best way to achieve this goal is by working towards food sovereignty. Food Sovereignty is a term coined in 90s by La Via Campesina, an international peasant movement that represents
12-10-2022
J is for January, but in our world, it’s also for Justice! At Whyhunger, we believe that justice means that everyone has equitable access to the resources they need to survive and thrive. That may sound broad, but at its core, we mean that all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, deserve to enjoy a
12-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through our Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. And central to Indigenous protagonism is the concept of kinship, or the interconnectedness and
12-10-2022
L is for Land defenders At WhyHunger, we know that land and the people that own, farm, and work it, are at the center of the movement towards food sovereignty. Land rights are what drive a community to control their own food systems and protect themselves against environmental degradation, industrial development, resource extraction, and community encroachment. Globally, the land holds
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