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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

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

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

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

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

August 17, 2017

August 17, 2017

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

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

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

Giving Back To End Hunger

Alison Cohen speaks to ABC 7 Chicago about the different ways you can help end hunger.

October 04, 2016

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

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

Tom Morello Wins Humanitarian Award, Addresses N.W.A Rock Hall Controversy

July 12, 2016

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

Rockland-Bergen Music Festival lineup announced

Music festival hosts 15 charitable organizations on-site, including WhyHunger.

July 12, 2016

At Ethical Brew in Teaneck, Live Folk Music Meets Social Action

Socially-conscious musical shows benefit organizations like WhyHunger.

July 12, 2016

Antihunger Organization’s Radical Message: ‘Charity Won’t End Hunger’

WhyHunger's approach in working to end hunger, goes beyond charity.

July 12, 2016

Tom Morello And Kenny Loggins Honored At WhyHunger Chapin Awards

May 19, 2016

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

Emily Kinney Interview

March 19, 2016

Talking About Food with WhyHunger Activists, Tess and Beatriz

March 19, 2016

Southside Johnny Plays 30th Annual Hungerthon

March 19, 2016

Emily Kinney’s Taking Over Our SnapChat for a Solid Cause

March 19, 2016

Emily Kinney on why watching The Walking Dead now is like going back to high school

March 19, 2016

For Love and for the Love of Lennon in New York City: 35th Annual Tribute Concert Preview

March 19, 2016

Deb Gordon with Suzanne Babb and Denny Marsh

March 19, 2016

Make it Plain with Mark Thompson Broadcast Live from Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger with Alison Cohen

March 19, 2016

Stories From Main Street: In 30th Year, Hungerthon Needed More Than Ever, Organizers Say

March 19, 2016

It’s Hungerthon Day! Join the Fight to End Hunger in America Now

March 19, 2016

Family Circle

WhyHunger featured in Family Circle's "Best Of" List for November, 2015

March 19, 2016

Grassroots Struggle for Food Sovereignty and Liberation of Black Cultures

March 19, 2016

Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership

March 19, 2016

Creating Harmony With WHYHUNGER

Creating Harmony with WhyHunger

March 19, 2016

Millennial Startup Founders Are the Must-Have Item This Fundraising Season

March 19, 2016

Black and Afro-Indigenous Farmers Share 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize

March 19, 2016

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Updates from The Global Movements Program at WhyHunger

Greetings comrades and partners. We are excited to share with you our first quarterly update of the year. The Programs team at WhyHunger looks forward to sharing more with you throughout the year: from important programmatic information to resources being offered in the philanthropic sector to communications and actions we are elevating from and within the movements. Please be in

17-03-2023

SNAP Benefits Cut Amidst Rising Food Prices

Written by: Krystal Lee Millions of American households currently rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to help meet their basic needs. Unfortunately, these individuals are about to lose hundreds of dollars from their monthly grocery budget due to cuts in the 2023 Omnibus spending bill. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Congress increased SNAP benefits

23-02-2023

Black-Led Organizations to Support

To celebrate Black History month, we are highlighting five inspiring Black-led non-profit organizations that resonate deeply with WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and tackle the root causes of social injustice in this country. Black-led organizations are essential in cultivating and advancing Black leadership and providing a voice for marginalized communities. Join us in honoring these amazing non-profits that are making

21-02-2023

What We’re Reading: Black History Month 2023

Black authors represent a diverse part of literature and have made an impact in many social movements that shaped our present-day society. Celebrate Black History month with WhyHunger by reading Black literature and supporting Black writers! Here is our reading list of books by Black authors centered around food, sustainability, and racial justice. Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race

15-02-2023

An Intern-view with Noreen Springstead

As we continue to celebrate the 30+ year legacy of Noreen Springstead as our Executive Director and friend before she moves on into a new career chapter, our Communications intern, Krystal Lee took a moment to ask Noreen some questions about her experience, favorite moments and more during her time with us at WhyHunger. Krystal: What was

27-01-2023

WhyHunger Executive Director Noreen Springstead Will Pass the Torch

New York (January 9, 2023)—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 the departure of its revered executive director Noreen Springstead. After more than 30 years of service to WhyHunger, she will leave the organization at the end of January to pursue a new

09-01-2023

WhyHunger Partners Respond to COP27

Written ByKrystal Lee This year’s anticipated COP was hosted in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and dubbed “Africa’s COP”. With the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, calling for COP27 to “deliver a down-payment on climate solutions that match the scale of the problem”, many followed the discussion intently to see if food system leaders could truly deliver. Representatives from nearly

22-12-2022

WhyHunger Releases 2021 Impact Report

- Organization Remains Steadfastly Committed to Ending Food Insecurity, Solutions Rooted in Black and Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Agroecology and Grassroots Movements - New York (December 13, 2022)— 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 released its 2021 Impact Report. WhyHunger’s milestone efforts centered around

13-12-2022

WhyHunger’s Hungerthon Holiday Giving Campaign Launches

Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and

01-11-2022

WhyHunger’s Hungerthon Holiday Giving Campaign Launches

01-11-2022