To celebrate Black History month, we are highlighting five inspiring Black-led non-profit organizations that resonate deeply with WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and tackle the root causes of social injustice in this country. Black-led organizations are essential in cultivating and advancing Black leadership and providing a voice for marginalized communities. Join us in honoring these amazing non-profits that are making
21-02-2023
Black authors represent a diverse part of literature and have made an impact in many social movements that shaped our present-day society. Celebrate Black History month with WhyHunger by reading Black literature and supporting Black writers! Here is our reading list of books by Black authors centered around food, sustainability, and racial justice. Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race
15-02-2023
As we continue to celebrate the 30+ year legacy of Noreen Springstead as our Executive Director and friend before she moves on into a new career chapter, our Communications intern, Krystal Lee took a moment to ask Noreen some questions about her experience, favorite moments and more during her time with us at WhyHunger. Krystal: What was
27-01-2023
New York (January 9, 2023)—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—today announced the departure of its revered executive director Noreen Springstead. After more than 30 years of service to WhyHunger, she will leave the organization at the end of January to pursue a new
09-01-2023
Written ByKrystal Lee This year’s anticipated COP was hosted in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and dubbed “Africa’s COP”. With the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, calling for COP27 to “deliver a down-payment on climate solutions that match the scale of the problem”, many followed the discussion intently to see if food system leaders could truly deliver. Representatives from nearly
22-12-2022
- Organization Remains Steadfastly Committed to Ending Food Insecurity, Solutions Rooted in Black and Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Agroecology and Grassroots Movements - New York (December 13, 2022)— 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—today released its 2021 Impact Report. WhyHunger’s milestone efforts centered around
13-12-2022
Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and
01-11-2022
Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and
01-11-2022
This month, WhyHunger teamed up with the Riverdale Y for a special Sunday Farmer’s Market Event as part of an initiative to combat hunger and poverty in the Bronx. Bronx community residents and local organizations came together for an afternoon of entertainment and access to affordable, healthy and nutritious food and produce. The turnout was incredible! Friends and family
26-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through the Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. Some things we know to be true from our accompaniment of Indigenous led
18-10-2022
To celebrate Black History month, we are highlighting five inspiring Black-led non-profit organizations that resonate deeply with WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and tackle the root causes of social injustice in this country. Black-led organizations are essential in cultivating and advancing Black leadership and providing a voice for marginalized communities. Join us in honoring these amazing non-profits that are making
21-02-2023
Black authors represent a diverse part of literature and have made an impact in many social movements that shaped our present-day society. Celebrate Black History month with WhyHunger by reading Black literature and supporting Black writers! Here is our reading list of books by Black authors centered around food, sustainability, and racial justice. Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race
15-02-2023
As we continue to celebrate the 30+ year legacy of Noreen Springstead as our Executive Director and friend before she moves on into a new career chapter, our Communications intern, Krystal Lee took a moment to ask Noreen some questions about her experience, favorite moments and more during her time with us at WhyHunger. Krystal: What was
27-01-2023
New York (January 9, 2023)—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—today announced the departure of its revered executive director Noreen Springstead. After more than 30 years of service to WhyHunger, she will leave the organization at the end of January to pursue a new
09-01-2023
Written ByKrystal Lee This year’s anticipated COP was hosted in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and dubbed “Africa’s COP”. With the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, calling for COP27 to “deliver a down-payment on climate solutions that match the scale of the problem”, many followed the discussion intently to see if food system leaders could truly deliver. Representatives from nearly
22-12-2022
- Organization Remains Steadfastly Committed to Ending Food Insecurity, Solutions Rooted in Black and Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Agroecology and Grassroots Movements - New York (December 13, 2022)— 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—today released its 2021 Impact Report. WhyHunger’s milestone efforts centered around
13-12-2022
Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and
01-11-2022
Celebrity auctions and experiences, radio partnerships, musician merchandise and more help raise critical funds to end hunger for good New York (November 1, 2022)— With nearly half of Americans worried about feeding their households due to inflation and rising costs of food, their fears are exacerbated during the holiday season. To help strike at the root causes of hunger and
01-11-2022
This month, WhyHunger teamed up with the Riverdale Y for a special Sunday Farmer’s Market Event as part of an initiative to combat hunger and poverty in the Bronx. Bronx community residents and local organizations came together for an afternoon of entertainment and access to affordable, healthy and nutritious food and produce. The turnout was incredible! Friends and family
26-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through the Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. Some things we know to be true from our accompaniment of Indigenous led
18-10-2022