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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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Statement from WhyHunger on Texas Food Shortage & Critical Resources for Residents in Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York (February 24, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the aftermath of the storm in Texas in regards to food insecurity and immediate relief: “As so many Americans continue to grapple with hunger and lack of access to nutritious food and water, the crisis in Texas serves as a cautionary tale
24-02-2021
Resources for Those Impacted by the Texas Storms
          As Texas continues to brave the devastating impact of the recent winter storms, WhyHunger has compiled a catalog of organizations providing resources and relief to those directly affected. See below. *BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, & People of Color   FEMA (Disaster Hotline): 1 (800) 621-3362   Mutual Aid and Disaster-Relief Organizations: Austin Mutual Aid Texas Relief
23-02-2021
“Solidarity, Not Charity”: Mutual Aid Has Been Around for a Long Time
  by Romy Felsen-Parsons While the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic resurgence in the concept of mutual aid, the idea itself has been in practice for centuries. Marginalized communities -- especially those comprised of BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or disabled folks -- have been relying on community self-sufficiency for generations, equipped with the tried-and-tested knowledge that government social services often systemically
18-02-2021
What We’re Reading in 2021: Black History Month
Food justice and racial justice are at the core of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and support prosperous, sustainable and nourishing lives for all. Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate the impact and vibrancy of Black literary contributions to our understanding of food justice and race in the United States. Here are some of our favorite books by Black authors
17-02-2021
Root Report: A Sustainable Life Rooted in Heritage: Somali Bantu Community Association
        The Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) relies on the values of food justice, equity and inclusion to create a life of peace and prosperity for their community of refugees in Auburn, Maine. Created by and for the Somali Bantu community, SBCA centers and uplifts Bantu voices, fostering a space where historically marginalized communities can live according
05-02-2021
Root Report: Little Orchards, Big Impact: Planting Roots for Hunger-Free Neighborhoods Across the U.S.
        Money may not grow on trees, but Giving Grove believes that hunger-free communities just may. In 6 major cities across the U.S., Giving Grove has partnered with communities in food insecure neighborhoods to plant bite-sized fruit, nut and seed orchards to provide people with a source for fresh, healthy food and a place to connect. In
29-01-2021
Somali Bantu Community Association & All Nepal Peasants’ Federation Receive 12th Annual Food Sovereignty Prize in 2020
            The year 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis have left communities around the world with a host of challenges ranging from skyrocketing hunger to civil rights violations. The Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine (SBCAM) and the All Nepal Peasants’ Federation (ANPFa) have been the backbone of their communities’ well-being over the course of the
29-01-2021
Freedom From Want: Advocating for the Right to Food in the United States
By Alison Cohen, WhyHunger, and Denisse Córdova Montes, University of Miami Human Rights Clinic   The right to adequate food and nutrition is both a call to action and a global legal framework for coordinated reform in food and agriculture. In the U.S., we often speak of our civil and political rights (such as the right to vote or the
26-01-2021
Statement from WhyHunger on President Biden’s Executive Order to Address the Growing Hunger Crisis
New York (January 22, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order aimed at expanding access to federal food assistance – expected to be signed on Friday – which will provide critical aid for Americans facing food insecurity: “The quickest way to salve the massive spike in hunger is to move money quickly
22-01-2021
WhyHunger Statement on the U.S. Capitol Insurrection
For so many in America and around the world, last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was not a surprise. The violent attempt to unlawfully subvert a legitimate election outcome was the physical expression of longstanding vehement opposition to equity, freedom, human rights, and democracy. This type of terror is all too common for millions of people experiencing poverty and
14-01-2021
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Statement from WhyHunger on Texas Food Shortage & Critical Resources for Residents in Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York (February 24, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the aftermath of the storm in Texas in regards to food insecurity and immediate relief: “As so many Americans continue to grapple with hunger and lack of access to nutritious food and water, the crisis in Texas serves as a cautionary tale
24-02-2021
Resources for Those Impacted by the Texas Storms
          As Texas continues to brave the devastating impact of the recent winter storms, WhyHunger has compiled a catalog of organizations providing resources and relief to those directly affected. See below. *BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, & People of Color   FEMA (Disaster Hotline): 1 (800) 621-3362   Mutual Aid and Disaster-Relief Organizations: Austin Mutual Aid Texas Relief
23-02-2021
“Solidarity, Not Charity”: Mutual Aid Has Been Around for a Long Time
  by Romy Felsen-Parsons While the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic resurgence in the concept of mutual aid, the idea itself has been in practice for centuries. Marginalized communities -- especially those comprised of BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or disabled folks -- have been relying on community self-sufficiency for generations, equipped with the tried-and-tested knowledge that government social services often systemically
18-02-2021
What We’re Reading in 2021: Black History Month
Food justice and racial justice are at the core of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and support prosperous, sustainable and nourishing lives for all. Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate the impact and vibrancy of Black literary contributions to our understanding of food justice and race in the United States. Here are some of our favorite books by Black authors
17-02-2021
Root Report: A Sustainable Life Rooted in Heritage: Somali Bantu Community Association
        The Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) relies on the values of food justice, equity and inclusion to create a life of peace and prosperity for their community of refugees in Auburn, Maine. Created by and for the Somali Bantu community, SBCA centers and uplifts Bantu voices, fostering a space where historically marginalized communities can live according
05-02-2021
Root Report: Little Orchards, Big Impact: Planting Roots for Hunger-Free Neighborhoods Across the U.S.
        Money may not grow on trees, but Giving Grove believes that hunger-free communities just may. In 6 major cities across the U.S., Giving Grove has partnered with communities in food insecure neighborhoods to plant bite-sized fruit, nut and seed orchards to provide people with a source for fresh, healthy food and a place to connect. In
29-01-2021
Somali Bantu Community Association & All Nepal Peasants’ Federation Receive 12th Annual Food Sovereignty Prize in 2020
            The year 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis have left communities around the world with a host of challenges ranging from skyrocketing hunger to civil rights violations. The Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine (SBCAM) and the All Nepal Peasants’ Federation (ANPFa) have been the backbone of their communities’ well-being over the course of the
29-01-2021
Freedom From Want: Advocating for the Right to Food in the United States
By Alison Cohen, WhyHunger, and Denisse Córdova Montes, University of Miami Human Rights Clinic   The right to adequate food and nutrition is both a call to action and a global legal framework for coordinated reform in food and agriculture. In the U.S., we often speak of our civil and political rights (such as the right to vote or the
26-01-2021
Statement from WhyHunger on President Biden’s Executive Order to Address the Growing Hunger Crisis
New York (January 22, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order aimed at expanding access to federal food assistance – expected to be signed on Friday – which will provide critical aid for Americans facing food insecurity: “The quickest way to salve the massive spike in hunger is to move money quickly
22-01-2021
WhyHunger Statement on the U.S. Capitol Insurrection
For so many in America and around the world, last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was not a surprise. The violent attempt to unlawfully subvert a legitimate election outcome was the physical expression of longstanding vehement opposition to equity, freedom, human rights, and democracy. This type of terror is all too common for millions of people experiencing poverty and
14-01-2021

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