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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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Thank you for your interest in WhyHunger. We are always looking for talented applicants with a strong commitment to social justice and a passion for WhyHunger’s mission. We offer various paid internships throughout the year and post all of our open positions here. WhyHunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact [email protected] with questions. Stay up to date on WhyHunger
20-05-2015
Noreen Springstead Executive Director Noreen has been working for WhyHunger since 1992. Noreen's vision guides the organization's marketing strategies and she has established successful philanthropic partnerships with diverse companies such as Hard Rock International, CBS Radio Group, ASCAP, The Orchard, RightsFlow, Duncan Channon Advertising, Shore Fire Media, and others. As part of WhyHunger's signature program Artists Against Hunger & Poverty,
20-05-2015
Our Mission WhyHunger is not just another organization with a mission statement tucked away on its website. We are on a mission. Together, we are building a world where everyone has the right to nutritious food. WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots
20-05-2015
WhyHunger was founded in 1975 by the late musician Harry Chapin and Radio DJ Bill Ayres on the fundamental belief that access to nutritious food is a human right and hunger is a solvable problem in a world of abundance. What began as a simple commitment between two friends to make a difference has grown into a global non-profit, celebrating
20-05-2015
Hunger in the U.S. | World Poverty & Hunger Hunger in the U.S. and around the world is caused by various complex social and economic factors of which much ink has been spilled. We realize that one web page can hardly do justice to all the facts and thoughts on this matter. Our main goal with this page is to
20-05-2015
Seth Saltzman -Chair Senior Vice President, ASCAP David Miller -Vice Chair Regional Vice President Joe's Crab Shack, Ignite Restaurant Group Stephen J. Beninati -Treasurer First Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management Alan C. Handell-Secretary President, NY Prints LLC Andrew Bauer Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP Caren Berlin CEO and co-founder, Gold N Fish
20-05-2015
This spotlight is a feature in a series of the USDA Community Food Project Competitive Grant Program (CFP) completed for WhyHunger’s digital storytelling website, Community Voices, that showcases grassroots organizations and community leaders through dynamic stories and pictures, to give a real view of projects that are working to alleviate food insecurity and increase communities' access to nutritious food. We believe that telling one's
15-05-2015
You're invited! Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards Gala that will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in NYC. Honorees will include multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Grace Potter receiving the ASCAP Harry Chapin Vanguard Award, Co-founder and Ambassador Bill Ayres, receiving the WhyHunger Lifetime Achievement Award, and legendary singer songwriter
13-05-2015
Thank you for your interest in WhyHunger. We are always looking for talented applicants with a strong commitment to social justice and a passion for WhyHunger’s mission. We offer various paid internships throughout the year and post all of our open positions here. WhyHunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact [email protected] with questions. Stay up to date on WhyHunger
20-05-2015
Noreen Springstead Executive Director Noreen has been working for WhyHunger since 1992. Noreen's vision guides the organization's marketing strategies and she has established successful philanthropic partnerships with diverse companies such as Hard Rock International, CBS Radio Group, ASCAP, The Orchard, RightsFlow, Duncan Channon Advertising, Shore Fire Media, and others. As part of WhyHunger's signature program Artists Against Hunger & Poverty,
20-05-2015
Our Mission WhyHunger is not just another organization with a mission statement tucked away on its website. We are on a mission. Together, we are building a world where everyone has the right to nutritious food. WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots
20-05-2015
WhyHunger was founded in 1975 by the late musician Harry Chapin and Radio DJ Bill Ayres on the fundamental belief that access to nutritious food is a human right and hunger is a solvable problem in a world of abundance. What began as a simple commitment between two friends to make a difference has grown into a global non-profit, celebrating
20-05-2015
Hunger in the U.S. | World Poverty & Hunger Hunger in the U.S. and around the world is caused by various complex social and economic factors of which much ink has been spilled. We realize that one web page can hardly do justice to all the facts and thoughts on this matter. Our main goal with this page is to
20-05-2015
Seth Saltzman -Chair Senior Vice President, ASCAP David Miller -Vice Chair Regional Vice President Joe's Crab Shack, Ignite Restaurant Group Stephen J. Beninati -Treasurer First Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management Alan C. Handell-Secretary President, NY Prints LLC Andrew Bauer Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP Caren Berlin CEO and co-founder, Gold N Fish
20-05-2015
This spotlight is a feature in a series of the USDA Community Food Project Competitive Grant Program (CFP) completed for WhyHunger’s digital storytelling website, Community Voices, that showcases grassroots organizations and community leaders through dynamic stories and pictures, to give a real view of projects that are working to alleviate food insecurity and increase communities' access to nutritious food. We believe that telling one's
15-05-2015
You're invited! Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards Gala that will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in NYC. Honorees will include multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Grace Potter receiving the ASCAP Harry Chapin Vanguard Award, Co-founder and Ambassador Bill Ayres, receiving the WhyHunger Lifetime Achievement Award, and legendary singer songwriter
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