09-05-2012
As part of the School Food FOCUS National Gathering last week, I had the opportunity to visit a meat processing plant called Quantum Foods. FOCUS works to transform school food by supporting more healthful, regional and sustainable solutions— including a recent victory of getting 1.2 million pounds of antibiotic-free chicken into Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago area has a long
09-05-2012
09-05-2012
WhyHunger is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2013 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards. Recipients receive cash awards of up to $10,000, are honored at the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards Dinner in New York City and are invited to attend a networking day with current and past winners! Tell us how your organization is making an impact!
08-05-2012
The National Hunger Hotline (NHH), a service of WhyHunger's National Hunger Clearinghouse, provides real-time referrals for people in need across the U.S. to emergency food and assistance programs. Receiving an average of 700 calls per month, the NHH is a portal to information, assistance, and resources, ultimately empowering families and individuals to meet their vital needs including fresh, healthy food.
07-05-2012
On a recent visit to South Los Angeles, WhyHunger team Lorrie Clevenger and Brooke Smith made a stop at the St. John's market stand managed by Community Services Unlimited (CSU). Lawrence DeFreitas, CSU's youth and volunteer coordinator, was selling fresh local produce and gave us his thoughts on how corner market stands like this one make an impact on the
04-05-2012
09-05-2012
As part of the School Food FOCUS National Gathering last week, I had the opportunity to visit a meat processing plant called Quantum Foods. FOCUS works to transform school food by supporting more healthful, regional and sustainable solutions— including a recent victory of getting 1.2 million pounds of antibiotic-free chicken into Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago area has a long
09-05-2012
09-05-2012
WhyHunger is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2013 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards. Recipients receive cash awards of up to $10,000, are honored at the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards Dinner in New York City and are invited to attend a networking day with current and past winners! Tell us how your organization is making an impact!
08-05-2012
The National Hunger Hotline (NHH), a service of WhyHunger's National Hunger Clearinghouse, provides real-time referrals for people in need across the U.S. to emergency food and assistance programs. Receiving an average of 700 calls per month, the NHH is a portal to information, assistance, and resources, ultimately empowering families and individuals to meet their vital needs including fresh, healthy food.
07-05-2012
On a recent visit to South Los Angeles, WhyHunger team Lorrie Clevenger and Brooke Smith made a stop at the St. John's market stand managed by Community Services Unlimited (CSU). Lawrence DeFreitas, CSU's youth and volunteer coordinator, was selling fresh local produce and gave us his thoughts on how corner market stands like this one make an impact on the
04-05-2012