Healthcare workers are heroically fighting the COVID-19 pandemic the best they can, improvising and innovating, despite federal disinvestment, the deprioritization of science, and a mentality of corporate profit over people. They are working tirelessly while putting their lives on the line -- as are food workers and food producers. Since the beginning of this crisis, while many of us have
26-03-2020
Kenny Rogers was a wonderful friend and early supporter of WhyHunger. Here is how it all started. Harry Chapin’s brother, Jim Chapin and I had an idea to create media awards to honor the best media that covered the problems and the best solutions to hunger in America and throughout the world. Harry
23-03-2020
WhyHunger continues to call on the federal government to pass comprehensive emergency legislation to ensure low-income families, working people, seniors, children and those most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis get the nutritious food and support services they need. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which passed the House again on March 16th, is an important step
18-03-2020
New York (March 12, 2020) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the food security bills that are being included in a package of emergency legislation the House is introducing today to deal with the impact of the coronavirus: “In these uncertain times, it is critical that underserved communities and the 37 million Americans who struggle with
12-03-2020
New York (March 12, 2020) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the food security bills that are being included in a package of emergency legislation the House is introducing today to deal with the impact of the coronavirus: “In these uncertain times, it is critical that underserved communities and the 37 million Americans who struggle with
12-03-2020
Globally, women and young girls suffer most from hunger and poverty. Conservative estimates indicate that 60% of all chronically hungry people are female. This is further exacerbated by conflict, forced migration, unemployment, low-wage jobs, and food and water insecurity caused by extreme weather and climate events. While women are more likely to experience hunger, they are
08-03-2020
Tallahassee, Florida, the capital city of the Sunshine State, boasts a nearly 12-month growing season, rich soils, and a climate that accommodates cool and warm weather crops. It’s a place where citrus abounds during bitter winter months and fresh juicy tomatoes hang loose in the heat of summer. Its home to papaya, mangoes, collard greens and
05-03-2020
Last November, a delegation comprised of U.S. based grassroots organization attended an encounter organized by the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños, a member of the global social movement La Via Campesina, in the Havana Province in Cuba. The convening organization was the Cuba U.S. Agroecology Network-- “a loose network of institutions and individuals from
25-02-2020
By Rae Gomes, US Programs Manager at WhyHunger I had been told by another Black mother to go to the Dekalb Job Center office right before they opened. That way, you avoid the crowds and perhaps could mitigate the bad attitudes of the Human Resource Administration (HRA) workers. For the second time, but not the last, I was applying for
14-02-2020
In the South Bronx and Northern Manhattan, many people find it difficult to get consistent access to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. Looking to educate people about healthy eating and address racial inequalities in our current food system, Ysanet Batista turned to the rich culture and history of Dominican and Afro-Caribbean cuisine. In an effort to
13-02-2020
Healthcare workers are heroically fighting the COVID-19 pandemic the best they can, improvising and innovating, despite federal disinvestment, the deprioritization of science, and a mentality of corporate profit over people. They are working tirelessly while putting their lives on the line -- as are food workers and food producers. Since the beginning of this crisis, while many of us have
26-03-2020
Kenny Rogers was a wonderful friend and early supporter of WhyHunger. Here is how it all started. Harry Chapin’s brother, Jim Chapin and I had an idea to create media awards to honor the best media that covered the problems and the best solutions to hunger in America and throughout the world. Harry
23-03-2020
WhyHunger continues to call on the federal government to pass comprehensive emergency legislation to ensure low-income families, working people, seniors, children and those most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis get the nutritious food and support services they need. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which passed the House again on March 16th, is an important step
18-03-2020
New York (March 12, 2020) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the food security bills that are being included in a package of emergency legislation the House is introducing today to deal with the impact of the coronavirus: “In these uncertain times, it is critical that underserved communities and the 37 million Americans who struggle with
12-03-2020
New York (March 12, 2020) – Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the food security bills that are being included in a package of emergency legislation the House is introducing today to deal with the impact of the coronavirus: “In these uncertain times, it is critical that underserved communities and the 37 million Americans who struggle with
12-03-2020
Globally, women and young girls suffer most from hunger and poverty. Conservative estimates indicate that 60% of all chronically hungry people are female. This is further exacerbated by conflict, forced migration, unemployment, low-wage jobs, and food and water insecurity caused by extreme weather and climate events. While women are more likely to experience hunger, they are
08-03-2020
Tallahassee, Florida, the capital city of the Sunshine State, boasts a nearly 12-month growing season, rich soils, and a climate that accommodates cool and warm weather crops. It’s a place where citrus abounds during bitter winter months and fresh juicy tomatoes hang loose in the heat of summer. Its home to papaya, mangoes, collard greens and
05-03-2020
Last November, a delegation comprised of U.S. based grassroots organization attended an encounter organized by the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños, a member of the global social movement La Via Campesina, in the Havana Province in Cuba. The convening organization was the Cuba U.S. Agroecology Network-- “a loose network of institutions and individuals from
25-02-2020
By Rae Gomes, US Programs Manager at WhyHunger I had been told by another Black mother to go to the Dekalb Job Center office right before they opened. That way, you avoid the crowds and perhaps could mitigate the bad attitudes of the Human Resource Administration (HRA) workers. For the second time, but not the last, I was applying for
14-02-2020
In the South Bronx and Northern Manhattan, many people find it difficult to get consistent access to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. Looking to educate people about healthy eating and address racial inequalities in our current food system, Ysanet Batista turned to the rich culture and history of Dominican and Afro-Caribbean cuisine. In an effort to
13-02-2020