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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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WhyHunger Young Professionals

WhyHunger Young Professionals (whYP) is a dynamic group of socially conscious young professional leaders motivated to bring awareness to the mission of WhyHunger through fundraising, social, and volunteer activities geared towards fellow young professionals. Participants share a passion for social justice and are committed to taking action to end hunger and poverty as part of the food justice movement. Make a

26-02-2016

Food Justice Voices: What Ferguson Means for the Food Justice Movement: Issue 3

WhyHunger’s What Ferguson Means for the Food Justice Movement series is a bold attempt to explore the way in which police violence and institutionalized anti-black racism is deeply interconnected to food, land and Black bodies. What is the connection between the death of Black people at the hands of the state (police shootings) and the death of Black people at

26-02-2016

Take Action! Join CIW’s March to Demand Justice from Wendy’s

Reposted with permission by CIW. In NYC on Thursday, March 3rd at 4pm, be an ally and join dozens of Florida farmworkers as they kick off the 2016 Workers' Voice Tour to demand that Wendy's, the final fast food holdout, take responsibility for conditions in their supply chain and join the CIW's Fair Food Program — a proven, worker-designed solution

18-02-2016

What the Media Is Getting Wrong About the SNAP 3-Month Time Limit

There has been a good deal of media coverage over the last few weeks about the pending SNAP cuts affecting those the government labels as “Abled-Bodied Adults Without Disabilities,” better known as childless adults who may be struggling to get by and typically aren’t eligible for other forms of public assistance. This April, 23 states will re-impose a 3 month

16-02-2016

Donors, We Appreciate You!

This Valentine's Day we’re showing our donors some love by launching a new series that profile some of our supporters! Join us in celebrating them and the good they do by contributing to their communities and the work of WhyHunger. Today, meet two donors we love, Salaam Bhatti and Michael Mark: Salaam Bhatti, tell us a little about yourself. Salaam

12-02-2016

Lunch and Learn

Join WhyHunger for lunch at the “Garden of Happiness” urban garden in the Bronx and learn as community activist, farmer and WhyHunger Board Member Karen Washington discusses the history of the garden and the importance of urban agriculture within the food justice movement. This garden was built by community members in 1988 on three former city-owned lots. Its name refers

12-02-2016

Homerun For Hunger

Join us for the inaugural WhyHunger “Homerun for Hunger” Suite Event at Yankee Stadium. Enjoy a night at the ballpark with friends watching the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays while you feast on all-you-can-eat ballpark fare and enjoy an open bar with beer and wine, all while celebrating WhyHunger’s work to end hunger and poverty and

12-02-2016

moetickets

Support WhyHunger and attend a live concert with today's preeminent progressive rock band: moe. Thanks to moe.'s generosity, we have a limited selection of tickets for their SOLD OUT show at The Fillmore in San Francisco. Your $50 donation entitles you to entry for one person. Whether you're a lifelong moe. fan or just a WhyHunger supporter looking for a great show, don't

12-02-2016

Awards

Thank you for an incredible night! We had a full house at Edison Ballroom with 300 people in attendance and the room was absolutely buzzing with the power of food, music, and grassroots innovation to bring about big change! Thank you for coming out to celebrate WhyHunger, the achievements of our grassroots partner Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, and the music

12-02-2016

Event: Ride Against Hunger!

Each year, hunger affects over 48.1 million Americans, including 15.3 million children. These numbers represent very real people struggling to make ends meet across the country, but we can all chip in to make a difference and help people get the nutritious food they need. Does breaking a sweat and fighting hunger at the same time interest you? Then join

11-02-2016