Written by Elena Seeley Growing up, my understanding of May Day in this country hardly extended beyond Maypoles and flowers. Though I knew that somehow, somewhere the labor movement was implicated, I never learned that May Day commemorated the establishment of the 8-hour workday. And I certainly was never taught that the suppression of May Day’s history was deliberate. But

        The Mississippi Delta is one of the most fertile areas in the country—its rich soil is perfect for growing sweet potatoes, greens, peas, watermelons and much more. Yet the area struggles with pervasive hunger, and many residents do not have access to healthy food. Delta Fresh Foods Initiative is changing that with programs that help put

Editor’s Note:  In January, WhyHunger staff joined a 10-day delegation coordinated by the Friends of the ATC – a solidarity network that supports the Asociación de Trabajadores del Campo (Rural Workers’ Association) Nicaragua, which brought together a diverse group of people from grassroots & social justice organizations, farmworkers from across the U.S., Canada, Germany & students from Latin America to gain firsthand knowledge of

        Looking around the kitchen, you’ll meet people downsized from Fortune 500 companies, some working two minimum-wage jobs, and some struggling with homelessness. What do they have in common? “We all have to eat” Chef Pearl, Director of The Culinary Promise School, likes to say of the ideology behind her life-changing culinary program. Regardless of background or experience,

            New York (April 5, 2019) – Today 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—launched a partnership with Pretty Woman: The Musical at a volunteer event at New York Common Pantry. The partnership aims to raise funds and awareness about