Intro In 2017, WhyHunger brought together Anne Frederick of Hawaii Action Progressive Alliance (HAPA) and Magha Garcia of Boricua Organization for Ecological Agriculture of Puerto Rico (Boricua) for an interview and conversation about the similar struggles their island communities face in land acquisition by agrichemical companies to test GMO crops and pesticides. Their conversation became one of the featured pieces
04-10-2018
Limited-Time Merchandise to Benefit WhyHunger HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is partnering with WhyHunger to release the brand's latest limited-edition merchandise line on Oct. 2. The Bruce Springsteen Signature Series: Edition 36 collection supports WhyHunger's work to invest in grassroots solutions to hunger and poverty worldwide. The collaboration further reinforces Hard Rock's commitment to its guiding principle – "All is One," and
03-10-2018
This piece originally appeared on the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance’s website. The U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA) has released a new publication based on participatory research conducted by Grassroots International intern Alison Kaika, with editing support from Sara Mersha (Grassroots International), Saulo Araujo (WhyHunger), and Stephen Bartlett (Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville). The document synthesizes data collected through interviews with fifteen members involved
20-09-2018
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable American icons; her outstretched torch beckoning immigrants all over the world to come here, signaling that they are welcome here. Immigration seemed to be a key part of America’s foundation. Different groups of people and their experiences are woven into the tapestry of our country’s history, yet it hasn’t felt
10-09-2018
In the next issue of the Nourishing Change newsletter, we focus on discussing the dominant narrative around hunger. We spoke with two of our partners, Steven Deheeger, Senior Program Manager at City Harvest and Rae Gomes, the Food Justice Coordinator at the Brooklyn Neighborhood Health Action, about what dominant narrative they wish they could dismantle and what are alternative narratives
21-08-2018
In 1839, the U.S. government forced the ancestors of farmer Randy Woodley from their Cherokee land. Centuries later, white supremacists forced Randy and his family from that same soil. Now, Randy and his family are seeking reparations. Reparations within the U.S. context represent any efforts to compensate individuals and communities systematically disenfranchised throughout history. When I asked Randy if he
16-08-2018
Typical office-based internship experiences are not mobile and the work done, even if the work is community-focused, happens from behind the desk. Partnering with Bed-Stuy’s Campaign Against Hunger was a new and exciting experience for me and the WhyHunger Summer 18’ interns who were looking forward to learning through hands-on experience. Historically, underserved, low-income communities in NYC experience less access
14-08-2018
At WhyHunger we know it’s important to stay critically informed on the issues related to hunger and poverty, while also uplifting the voices, stories and successes of grassroots food justice advocates. So, every couple of weeks we’ll be sharing a compilation of articles that highlight the intersections of racial, social and environmental justice to spur conversations and keep you up-to-date
06-08-2018
This is an Op-ed first published by The Hill. The social contract between our government and its people is hanging on by a thread. If the 2018 Farm Bill is any indication of the strength of that last thread, we are in trouble. With its origins in the New Deal, the Farm Bill’s original three goals were to keep food
26-07-2018
Intro In 2017, WhyHunger brought together Anne Frederick of Hawaii Action Progressive Alliance (HAPA) and Magha Garcia of Boricua Organization for Ecological Agriculture of Puerto Rico (Boricua) for an interview and conversation about the similar struggles their island communities face in land acquisition by agrichemical companies to test GMO crops and pesticides. Their conversation became one of the featured pieces
04-10-2018
Limited-Time Merchandise to Benefit WhyHunger HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is partnering with WhyHunger to release the brand's latest limited-edition merchandise line on Oct. 2. The Bruce Springsteen Signature Series: Edition 36 collection supports WhyHunger's work to invest in grassroots solutions to hunger and poverty worldwide. The collaboration further reinforces Hard Rock's commitment to its guiding principle – "All is One," and
03-10-2018
This piece originally appeared on the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance’s website. The U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA) has released a new publication based on participatory research conducted by Grassroots International intern Alison Kaika, with editing support from Sara Mersha (Grassroots International), Saulo Araujo (WhyHunger), and Stephen Bartlett (Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville). The document synthesizes data collected through interviews with fifteen members involved
20-09-2018
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable American icons; her outstretched torch beckoning immigrants all over the world to come here, signaling that they are welcome here. Immigration seemed to be a key part of America’s foundation. Different groups of people and their experiences are woven into the tapestry of our country’s history, yet it hasn’t felt
10-09-2018
In the next issue of the Nourishing Change newsletter, we focus on discussing the dominant narrative around hunger. We spoke with two of our partners, Steven Deheeger, Senior Program Manager at City Harvest and Rae Gomes, the Food Justice Coordinator at the Brooklyn Neighborhood Health Action, about what dominant narrative they wish they could dismantle and what are alternative narratives
21-08-2018
In 1839, the U.S. government forced the ancestors of farmer Randy Woodley from their Cherokee land. Centuries later, white supremacists forced Randy and his family from that same soil. Now, Randy and his family are seeking reparations. Reparations within the U.S. context represent any efforts to compensate individuals and communities systematically disenfranchised throughout history. When I asked Randy if he
16-08-2018
Typical office-based internship experiences are not mobile and the work done, even if the work is community-focused, happens from behind the desk. Partnering with Bed-Stuy’s Campaign Against Hunger was a new and exciting experience for me and the WhyHunger Summer 18’ interns who were looking forward to learning through hands-on experience. Historically, underserved, low-income communities in NYC experience less access
14-08-2018
At WhyHunger we know it’s important to stay critically informed on the issues related to hunger and poverty, while also uplifting the voices, stories and successes of grassroots food justice advocates. So, every couple of weeks we’ll be sharing a compilation of articles that highlight the intersections of racial, social and environmental justice to spur conversations and keep you up-to-date
06-08-2018
This is an Op-ed first published by The Hill. The social contract between our government and its people is hanging on by a thread. If the 2018 Farm Bill is any indication of the strength of that last thread, we are in trouble. With its origins in the New Deal, the Farm Bill’s original three goals were to keep food
26-07-2018