As Texas continues to brave the devastating impact of the recent winter storms, WhyHunger has compiled a catalog of organizations providing resources and relief to those directly affected. See below. *BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, & People of Color FEMA (Disaster Hotline): 1 (800) 621-3362 Mutual Aid and Disaster-Relief Organizations: Austin Mutual Aid Texas Relief
23-02-2021
by Romy Felsen-Parsons While the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic resurgence in the concept of mutual aid, the idea itself has been in practice for centuries. Marginalized communities -- especially those comprised of BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or disabled folks -- have been relying on community self-sufficiency for generations, equipped with the tried-and-tested knowledge that government social services often systemically
18-02-2021
Food justice and racial justice are at the core of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and support prosperous, sustainable and nourishing lives for all. Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate the impact and vibrancy of Black literary contributions to our understanding of food justice and race in the United States. Here are some of our favorite books by Black authors
17-02-2021
The Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) relies on the values of food justice, equity and inclusion to create a life of peace and prosperity for their community of refugees in Auburn, Maine. Created by and for the Somali Bantu community, SBCA centers and uplifts Bantu voices, fostering a space where historically marginalized communities can live according
05-02-2021
Money may not grow on trees, but Giving Grove believes that hunger-free communities just may. In 6 major cities across the U.S., Giving Grove has partnered with communities in food insecure neighborhoods to plant bite-sized fruit, nut and seed orchards to provide people with a source for fresh, healthy food and a place to connect. In
29-01-2021
The year 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis have left communities around the world with a host of challenges ranging from skyrocketing hunger to civil rights violations. The Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine (SBCAM) and the All Nepal Peasants’ Federation (ANPFa) have been the backbone of their communities’ well-being over the course of the
29-01-2021
By Alison Cohen, WhyHunger, and Denisse Córdova Montes, University of Miami Human Rights Clinic The right to adequate food and nutrition is both a call to action and a global legal framework for coordinated reform in food and agriculture. In the U.S., we often speak of our civil and political rights (such as the right to vote or the
26-01-2021
New York (January 22, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order aimed at expanding access to federal food assistance – expected to be signed on Friday – which will provide critical aid for Americans facing food insecurity: “The quickest way to salve the massive spike in hunger is to move money quickly
22-01-2021
For so many in America and around the world, last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was not a surprise. The violent attempt to unlawfully subvert a legitimate election outcome was the physical expression of longstanding vehement opposition to equity, freedom, human rights, and democracy. This type of terror is all too common for millions of people experiencing poverty and
14-01-2021
WhyHunger’s 35th annual campaign collaborates with celebrity ambassadors and partners to raise awareness and funds to meet growing need New York (January 6, 2021) —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 its 35th annual Hungerthon campaign raised over $1.1 million -
06-01-2021
As Texas continues to brave the devastating impact of the recent winter storms, WhyHunger has compiled a catalog of organizations providing resources and relief to those directly affected. See below. *BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, & People of Color FEMA (Disaster Hotline): 1 (800) 621-3362 Mutual Aid and Disaster-Relief Organizations: Austin Mutual Aid Texas Relief
23-02-2021
by Romy Felsen-Parsons While the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic resurgence in the concept of mutual aid, the idea itself has been in practice for centuries. Marginalized communities -- especially those comprised of BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or disabled folks -- have been relying on community self-sufficiency for generations, equipped with the tried-and-tested knowledge that government social services often systemically
18-02-2021
Food justice and racial justice are at the core of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and support prosperous, sustainable and nourishing lives for all. Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate the impact and vibrancy of Black literary contributions to our understanding of food justice and race in the United States. Here are some of our favorite books by Black authors
17-02-2021
The Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) relies on the values of food justice, equity and inclusion to create a life of peace and prosperity for their community of refugees in Auburn, Maine. Created by and for the Somali Bantu community, SBCA centers and uplifts Bantu voices, fostering a space where historically marginalized communities can live according
05-02-2021
Money may not grow on trees, but Giving Grove believes that hunger-free communities just may. In 6 major cities across the U.S., Giving Grove has partnered with communities in food insecure neighborhoods to plant bite-sized fruit, nut and seed orchards to provide people with a source for fresh, healthy food and a place to connect. In
29-01-2021
The year 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis have left communities around the world with a host of challenges ranging from skyrocketing hunger to civil rights violations. The Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine (SBCAM) and the All Nepal Peasants’ Federation (ANPFa) have been the backbone of their communities’ well-being over the course of the
29-01-2021
By Alison Cohen, WhyHunger, and Denisse Córdova Montes, University of Miami Human Rights Clinic The right to adequate food and nutrition is both a call to action and a global legal framework for coordinated reform in food and agriculture. In the U.S., we often speak of our civil and political rights (such as the right to vote or the
26-01-2021
New York (January 22, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order aimed at expanding access to federal food assistance – expected to be signed on Friday – which will provide critical aid for Americans facing food insecurity: “The quickest way to salve the massive spike in hunger is to move money quickly
22-01-2021
For so many in America and around the world, last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was not a surprise. The violent attempt to unlawfully subvert a legitimate election outcome was the physical expression of longstanding vehement opposition to equity, freedom, human rights, and democracy. This type of terror is all too common for millions of people experiencing poverty and
14-01-2021
WhyHunger’s 35th annual campaign collaborates with celebrity ambassadors and partners to raise awareness and funds to meet growing need New York (January 6, 2021) —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 its 35th annual Hungerthon campaign raised over $1.1 million -
06-01-2021