—2022 Hunger and Food Insecurity Survey Data Released by WhyHunger— PLUS: 90% say ending hunger in the U.S. is a solvable problem. New York (March 29, 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 results from its ‘2022 Hunger
29-03-2022
If you’re hungry and someone gives you a meal, your immediate problem may be solved. But what about tomorrow, next week, or next year? Emergency food is critical, but it’s not enough. Ending hunger requires community-specific solutions that address the underlying causes of why people are hungry in the first place. WhyHunger does both. We tackle
25-03-2022
I have come to know that our connections to one another, the earth, and ourselves may be the force needed to realize the change we seek. I grew up shuffling back and forth between Portugal and the United States all of my life. With a Portuguese father and an American mother, food became our currency and greatest translator. In
23-03-2022
When we say ‘a world without hunger is possible,’ we mean it. WhyHunger’s work starts with asking why? People aren’t going hungry because there isn’t enough food. They’re going hungry because they can’t afford, can’t grow, or can’t access the food they need to nourish themselves. Simply put, the way we produce and distribute food is
18-03-2022
We don’t need to feed the world. The world can and must feed itself. WhyHunger envisions a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. Our role in that shift is important, and we want to share it with you. So, over the
11-03-2022
At WhyHunger, we believe hunger is solvable and nutritious food is everyone’s human right. As the citizens of Ukraine face crisis amidst the current conflicts, we at WhyHunger want to share a list of supportive resources compiled by our allies at Edge Funders Alliance in response to the growing needs around hunger, security, health and more in the country. We’ve
10-03-2022
–Anti-Hunger Organizations Unite, Calling on Biden Administration to Address Food Insecurity in America– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK (February 28, 2022) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement as anti-hunger organizations call for the Biden Administration to reinstate the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health. This movement comes over 50 years after the
28-02-2022
–Anti-Hunger Organizations Unite, Calling on Biden Administration to Address Food Insecurity in America– NEW YORK (February 28, 2022) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement as anti-hunger organizations call for the Biden Administration to reinstate the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health. This movement comes over 50 years after the first, and
28-02-2022
In reflection of Black History Month, we wanted to take a moment to highlight insightful and compelling literature from just some of the Black voices and leaders in the food justice movement providing a space for education around the historical and current social impact of the contributions of Black growers to our foodways and systems. Black Food
22-02-2022
A letter from the Board Chair In 1992, Noreen Springstead started working at WhyHunger’s front desk. This month marks her thirtieth year at the organization and her eighth as Executive Director. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating this important milestone, which demonstrates not only Noreen’s lifelong commitment to ending hunger and ensuring everyone’s human right to nutritious food, but
16-02-2022
—2022 Hunger and Food Insecurity Survey Data Released by WhyHunger— PLUS: 90% say ending hunger in the U.S. is a solvable problem. New York (March 29, 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 results from its ‘2022 Hunger
29-03-2022
If you’re hungry and someone gives you a meal, your immediate problem may be solved. But what about tomorrow, next week, or next year? Emergency food is critical, but it’s not enough. Ending hunger requires community-specific solutions that address the underlying causes of why people are hungry in the first place. WhyHunger does both. We tackle
25-03-2022
I have come to know that our connections to one another, the earth, and ourselves may be the force needed to realize the change we seek. I grew up shuffling back and forth between Portugal and the United States all of my life. With a Portuguese father and an American mother, food became our currency and greatest translator. In
23-03-2022
When we say ‘a world without hunger is possible,’ we mean it. WhyHunger’s work starts with asking why? People aren’t going hungry because there isn’t enough food. They’re going hungry because they can’t afford, can’t grow, or can’t access the food they need to nourish themselves. Simply put, the way we produce and distribute food is
18-03-2022
We don’t need to feed the world. The world can and must feed itself. WhyHunger envisions a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. Our role in that shift is important, and we want to share it with you. So, over the
11-03-2022
At WhyHunger, we believe hunger is solvable and nutritious food is everyone’s human right. As the citizens of Ukraine face crisis amidst the current conflicts, we at WhyHunger want to share a list of supportive resources compiled by our allies at Edge Funders Alliance in response to the growing needs around hunger, security, health and more in the country. We’ve
10-03-2022
–Anti-Hunger Organizations Unite, Calling on Biden Administration to Address Food Insecurity in America– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK (February 28, 2022) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement as anti-hunger organizations call for the Biden Administration to reinstate the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health. This movement comes over 50 years after the
28-02-2022
–Anti-Hunger Organizations Unite, Calling on Biden Administration to Address Food Insecurity in America– NEW YORK (February 28, 2022) – Noreen Springstead, executive director of WhyHunger, issued the following statement as anti-hunger organizations call for the Biden Administration to reinstate the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health. This movement comes over 50 years after the first, and
28-02-2022
In reflection of Black History Month, we wanted to take a moment to highlight insightful and compelling literature from just some of the Black voices and leaders in the food justice movement providing a space for education around the historical and current social impact of the contributions of Black growers to our foodways and systems. Black Food
22-02-2022
A letter from the Board Chair In 1992, Noreen Springstead started working at WhyHunger’s front desk. This month marks her thirtieth year at the organization and her eighth as Executive Director. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating this important milestone, which demonstrates not only Noreen’s lifelong commitment to ending hunger and ensuring everyone’s human right to nutritious food, but
16-02-2022