by Jusleen Basra At the core of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger is the understanding that access to nutritious food is directly linked to racial justice, equity and the protection of workers’ rights. This includes the elimination of gender-based wage gaps, the inclusion of farmworkers in labor protection and other policy changes with workers in mind that lift people above the poverty
11-03-2021
by Jusleen Basra Hunger and economic hardship have disproportionately affected women, despite the reality women represent 60-80% of food production in the Global South and represent 50% of food chain workers in the U.S.; during the COVID-19 pandemic the trend continues. In the United States, women lost nearly 1 million more jobs than men, and nearly 70% of the now
08-03-2021
In the latest installment of our Food Justice Voices series, where we amplify the voices of grassroots leaders and provide a source of valuable information on the intersection of food security and social justice, we spoke with farmer and community activist Karen Washington to learn more about her role in the BIPOC food justice movement. Karen Washington’s journey in community
25-02-2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York (February 24, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the aftermath of the storm in Texas in regards to food insecurity and immediate relief: “As so many Americans continue to grapple with hunger and lack of access to nutritious food and water, the crisis in Texas serves as a cautionary tale
24-02-2021
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 Jusleen Basra At the core of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger is the understanding that access to nutritious food is directly linked to racial justice, equity and the protection of workers’ rights. This includes the elimination of gender-based wage gaps, the inclusion of farmworkers in labor protection and other policy changes with workers in mind that lift people above the poverty
11-03-2021
by Jusleen Basra Hunger and economic hardship have disproportionately affected women, despite the reality women represent 60-80% of food production in the Global South and represent 50% of food chain workers in the U.S.; during the COVID-19 pandemic the trend continues. In the United States, women lost nearly 1 million more jobs than men, and nearly 70% of the now
08-03-2021
In the latest installment of our Food Justice Voices series, where we amplify the voices of grassroots leaders and provide a source of valuable information on the intersection of food security and social justice, we spoke with farmer and community activist Karen Washington to learn more about her role in the BIPOC food justice movement. Karen Washington’s journey in community
25-02-2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York (February 24, 2021) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the aftermath of the storm in Texas in regards to food insecurity and immediate relief: “As so many Americans continue to grapple with hunger and lack of access to nutritious food and water, the crisis in Texas serves as a cautionary tale
24-02-2021
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