By Brooke Smith, Director of WhyHunger's Grassroots Action Network For a few amazing autumn days in New Mexico, I had the opportunity to visit and learn from the production innovations, long-term training strategy and layered community leadership of the Agri-Cultura Network and AFSC New Mexico's Farmer-to-Farmer training program. Check out snapshots of the trip with WhyHunger Community Learning Project friends
30-11-2012
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, WhyHunger’s National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY) is fielding calls from hundreds of families affected by the storm, connecting them with emergency food assistance, government programs, and support in their communities to ensure they get the resources they need for today and the support to get back on their feet for tomorrow. Cheryl, from Brooklyn, NY,
29-11-2012
WhyHunger is proud to congratulate our partners in winning USDA's first-ever Farm to School Grant Awards! Part of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, the award champions and supports organizations working to support farmers and families by getting local fresh produce directly to kids in schools. Among these exemplary groups are: Community Food Bank, Inc., Tucson, AZ Community Alliance with Family
28-11-2012
Alejandro Tecum is originally from Guatemala. As a boy, he used to help his father and grandfather on their family farm. He remembers the day when a US Peace Corps volunteer arrived to help his father transition from traditional, sustainable farming practices to more modern conventional methods. He recalls the first harvest using the new methods being plentiful, with healthy,
26-11-2012
Happy Thanksgiving! Best wishes to you and your families on this day of sharing food and gratitude. We’re grateful for the work of our amazing partner organizations, helping grow food and community around the country and the world – and we’re grateful to you for your support! In honor of the holiday, we bring you shots of our partners breaking
22-11-2012
By Brooke Smith, Director of WhyHunger's Grassroots Action Network For a few amazing autumn days in New Mexico, I had the opportunity to visit and learn from the production innovations, long-term training strategy and layered community leadership of the Agri-Cultura Network and AFSC New Mexico's Farmer-to-Farmer training program. Check out snapshots of the trip with WhyHunger Community Learning Project friends
30-11-2012
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, WhyHunger’s National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY) is fielding calls from hundreds of families affected by the storm, connecting them with emergency food assistance, government programs, and support in their communities to ensure they get the resources they need for today and the support to get back on their feet for tomorrow. Cheryl, from Brooklyn, NY,
29-11-2012
WhyHunger is proud to congratulate our partners in winning USDA's first-ever Farm to School Grant Awards! Part of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, the award champions and supports organizations working to support farmers and families by getting local fresh produce directly to kids in schools. Among these exemplary groups are: Community Food Bank, Inc., Tucson, AZ Community Alliance with Family
28-11-2012
Alejandro Tecum is originally from Guatemala. As a boy, he used to help his father and grandfather on their family farm. He remembers the day when a US Peace Corps volunteer arrived to help his father transition from traditional, sustainable farming practices to more modern conventional methods. He recalls the first harvest using the new methods being plentiful, with healthy,
26-11-2012
Happy Thanksgiving! Best wishes to you and your families on this day of sharing food and gratitude. We’re grateful for the work of our amazing partner organizations, helping grow food and community around the country and the world – and we’re grateful to you for your support! In honor of the holiday, we bring you shots of our partners breaking
22-11-2012