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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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Interview with New York City Food Policy Center and WhyHunger Executive Director, Noreen Springstead.
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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.
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Alison Cohen speaks to ABC 7 Chicago about the different ways you can help end hunger.
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After a cancelled GovBall performances, Prophets of Rage dedicate proceeds from make-up show in Brooklyn, to WhyHunger.
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Q&A with recent WhyHunger Chapin Awards honoree Kenny Loggins
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Bill Ayres and Jen Chapin discuss hunger, poverty and the role we can play in finding solutions.
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Music festival hosts 15 charitable organizations on-site, including WhyHunger.  
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Socially-conscious musical shows benefit organizations like WhyHunger.
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WhyHunger's approach in working to end hunger, goes beyond charity.
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Writer Ilene Angel discusses the memorable full circle moments she had at the WhyHunger Chapin Awards.
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Emily Kinney Interview
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Talking About Food with WhyHunger Activists, Tess and Beatriz
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Southside Johnny Plays 30th Annual Hungerthon
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Emily Kinney’s Taking Over Our SnapChat for a Solid Cause  
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Emily Kinney on why watching The Walking Dead now is like going back to high school
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For Love and for the Love of Lennon in New York City: 35th Annual Tribute Concert Preview
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Deb Gordon with Suzanne Babb and Denny Marsh
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Make it Plain with Mark Thompson Broadcast Live from Bed-Stuy Campaign  Against Hunger with Alison Cohen
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Stories From Main Street: In 30th Year, Hungerthon Needed More Than Ever, Organizers Say
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It’s Hungerthon Day! Join the Fight to End Hunger in America Now
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WhyHunger featured in Family Circle's "Best Of" List for November, 2015
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Grassroots Struggle for Food Sovereignty and Liberation of Black Cultures
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Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership
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Creating Harmony with WhyHunger
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Millennial Startup Founders Are the Must-Have Item This Fundraising Season
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Black and Afro-Indigenous Farmers Share 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize
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Kevin Bacon PLAY ON (Executive Produced by Kevin Bacon): A National Broadcast for Change Driven by a commitment to social change, Kevin Bacon spearheaded the "PLAY ON" benefit concert special, bringing together music, film, and television stars to support WhyHunger and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund (LDF). His vision, brought to life through the Play On Fund created
Harry Belafonte: A Voice That Echoes Across Generations. More than an artist, Harry Belafonte was a force for change. His life's work, a blend of art and activism, amplified the fight against hunger and injustice. Food for Thought: Partnership - The Perfect Pairing: 2003 ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award honoree, Civil Rights icon, and WhyHunger champion. Harry Belafonte's partnership was
Cimafunk, the Grammy-nominated Cuban musician electrifying audiences with his unique blend of funk, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, has become a dynamic partner in WhyHunger's mission to end hunger and poverty. His commitment goes beyond a single performance, representing a genuine dedication to using his talent and platform to amplify the voices of those facing food insecurity.  Food For Thought Partnership
Harry Chapin: The Founding Vision Legacy: Harry Chapin's role as a co-founder of WhyHunger underscores the organization's deep roots in music and social activism. More than just a musician, Chapin was a passionate advocate for social justice, driven by a profound belief in the power of music to inspire change. His vision was clear: to create an organization dedicated to
Roy Wood Jr.: Comedy with a Cause Roy Wood Jr., a comedian, actor, and social commentator, has become a powerful voice in the fight against hunger through his dynamic partnership with WhyHunger. This collaboration goes beyond simply lending his name; Roy actively integrates WhyHunger's mission into his work, using his platform to educate, engage, and inspire action. He served as
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hesire Lawton, [email protected] WhyHunger’s Hungerthon 2024 Raises Over $1 Million Fueling Solutions to Hunger in America  NEW YORK—January 16, 2025— WhyHunger’s 39th annual Hungerthon campaign has once again raised more than $1 Million to advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity across the U.S., announced WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end world hunger and the injustices that
A Letter from WhyHunger in Response to the California Wildfires   To our California Community and Beyond, Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires raging across California, including several of our staff and Board members. The loss, displacement, and fear experienced by so many serve as a stark reminder of our shared vulnerability to the growing impacts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes [email protected] WhyHunger Hosts 39th Annual Hungerthon Campaign and Fundraising Drive Priceless Auctions, Radio Partnerships, and Exclusive Merchandise Help Raise Funds to End Hunger Across America During the Holiday Season NEW YORK— November 1, 2024 — WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it, announced today the launch of its
Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture released the 2023 Economic Research Report on Household Food Security. The newly released statistics detail a disturbing increase in food insecurity over the past year.  Jenique Jones, executive director of WhyHunger – a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it – issued the following statement: “The
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Kevin Bacon PLAY ON (Executive Produced by Kevin Bacon): A National Broadcast for Change Driven by a commitment to social change, Kevin Bacon spearheaded the "PLAY ON" benefit concert special, bringing together music, film, and television stars to support WhyHunger and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund (LDF). His vision, brought to life through the Play On Fund created
Harry Belafonte: A Voice That Echoes Across Generations. More than an artist, Harry Belafonte was a force for change. His life's work, a blend of art and activism, amplified the fight against hunger and injustice. Food for Thought: Partnership - The Perfect Pairing: 2003 ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award honoree, Civil Rights icon, and WhyHunger champion. Harry Belafonte's partnership was
Cimafunk, the Grammy-nominated Cuban musician electrifying audiences with his unique blend of funk, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, has become a dynamic partner in WhyHunger's mission to end hunger and poverty. His commitment goes beyond a single performance, representing a genuine dedication to using his talent and platform to amplify the voices of those facing food insecurity.  Food For Thought Partnership
Harry Chapin: The Founding Vision Legacy: Harry Chapin's role as a co-founder of WhyHunger underscores the organization's deep roots in music and social activism. More than just a musician, Chapin was a passionate advocate for social justice, driven by a profound belief in the power of music to inspire change. His vision was clear: to create an organization dedicated to
Roy Wood Jr.: Comedy with a Cause Roy Wood Jr., a comedian, actor, and social commentator, has become a powerful voice in the fight against hunger through his dynamic partnership with WhyHunger. This collaboration goes beyond simply lending his name; Roy actively integrates WhyHunger's mission into his work, using his platform to educate, engage, and inspire action. He served as
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hesire Lawton, [email protected] WhyHunger’s Hungerthon 2024 Raises Over $1 Million Fueling Solutions to Hunger in America  NEW YORK—January 16, 2025— WhyHunger’s 39th annual Hungerthon campaign has once again raised more than $1 Million to advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity across the U.S., announced WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end world hunger and the injustices that
A Letter from WhyHunger in Response to the California Wildfires   To our California Community and Beyond, Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires raging across California, including several of our staff and Board members. The loss, displacement, and fear experienced by so many serve as a stark reminder of our shared vulnerability to the growing impacts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes [email protected] WhyHunger Hosts 39th Annual Hungerthon Campaign and Fundraising Drive Priceless Auctions, Radio Partnerships, and Exclusive Merchandise Help Raise Funds to End Hunger Across America During the Holiday Season NEW YORK— November 1, 2024 — WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it, announced today the launch of its
Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture released the 2023 Economic Research Report on Household Food Security. The newly released statistics detail a disturbing increase in food insecurity over the past year.  Jenique Jones, executive director of WhyHunger – a non-profit working to end world hunger and the injustices that cause it – issued the following statement: “The

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