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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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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
05-03-2025
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
05-03-2025
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
05-03-2025
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
05-03-2025
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
04-03-2025
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
16-01-2025
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
09-01-2025
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
01-11-2024
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
19-09-2024
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
05-03-2025
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
05-03-2025
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
05-03-2025
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
05-03-2025
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
04-03-2025
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
16-01-2025
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
09-01-2025
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
01-11-2024
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
19-09-2024















































