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
14-02-2018
WhyHunger joins the anti-hunger community in calling out this ridiculous proposal to replace existing SNAP dollars with government selected, packaged food. In addition to the many critical questions raised about efficiency, logistics and cost, the potential damage to the millions of seniors, children, working families and individuals who rely on SNAP is astounding. Removing the dignity and choice that is
13-02-2018
In the next issue of the Nourishing Change newsletter, we focused on discussing the importance of narrative change in the food system. To do that, we spoke with two of our partners, food justice organizer Shane Bernado and Kristen Kozlowski of Bread for the City, about how we can highlight the true solutions to ending hunger. Read below and let us know if
02-02-2018
New Policy Brief by Food First You may be familiar with the term Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), which organizations like the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have been holding up for many years as the method to address large scale issues with agriculture and solve hunger. Climate-smart agriculture, according to FAO, is an approach to transform and
25-01-2018
This statement originally appeared on NAMA's website. Kudos to NOAA for their decision to charge Carlos Rafael, who called himself the "Codfather,"with fines nearing $1M, revocation of fishing and dealer permits, and a lifetime ban from all fisheries. This stands to be the largest revocation of fishing rights in US history. NOAA's announcement is a pleasant surprise for so many
17-01-2018
New York, NY (Dec. 21, 2017) – WhyHunger announced today that for the second year in a row, their annual Hungerthon campaign raised $1.1 million for the fight against hunger and poverty in the U.S. WhyHunger teamed up with its radio partners and celebrity ambassadors for a coordinated month long effort including radio broadcasts, merchandise, social media and an
10-01-2018
A delegation of seven African American, Latinx, and Mexican farmers and farmworkers from the US, including WhyHunger’s own Corbin Laedlein, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the second South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange co-organized by members of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance. This is the first in an article series by participants, co-produced by WhyHunger and Community Alliance for Global Justice. This reflection was
09-01-2018
A delegation of seven African American, Latinx, and Mexican farmers and farmworkers from the US, including WhyHunger’s own Corbin Laedlein, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the second South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange co-organized by members of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance. This is the first in an article series by participants, co-produced by WhyHunger and Community Alliance for Global Justice. This reflection was
28-12-2017
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
26-12-2017
Images from National Network Gathering Visit Website Connect on Facebook [email protected] National Network Gathering In November 2012, WhyHunger convened a gathering of all three regional networks engaged in the Building Community Power for Food Justice project- Mississippi, Arizona and California. The three-day gathering in Patagonia, Arizona brought together 40 grassroots leaders from all three networks as well as nationally recognized food justice
22-12-2017
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
14-02-2018
WhyHunger joins the anti-hunger community in calling out this ridiculous proposal to replace existing SNAP dollars with government selected, packaged food. In addition to the many critical questions raised about efficiency, logistics and cost, the potential damage to the millions of seniors, children, working families and individuals who rely on SNAP is astounding. Removing the dignity and choice that is
13-02-2018
In the next issue of the Nourishing Change newsletter, we focused on discussing the importance of narrative change in the food system. To do that, we spoke with two of our partners, food justice organizer Shane Bernado and Kristen Kozlowski of Bread for the City, about how we can highlight the true solutions to ending hunger. Read below and let us know if
02-02-2018
New Policy Brief by Food First You may be familiar with the term Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), which organizations like the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have been holding up for many years as the method to address large scale issues with agriculture and solve hunger. Climate-smart agriculture, according to FAO, is an approach to transform and
25-01-2018
This statement originally appeared on NAMA's website. Kudos to NOAA for their decision to charge Carlos Rafael, who called himself the "Codfather,"with fines nearing $1M, revocation of fishing and dealer permits, and a lifetime ban from all fisheries. This stands to be the largest revocation of fishing rights in US history. NOAA's announcement is a pleasant surprise for so many
17-01-2018
New York, NY (Dec. 21, 2017) – WhyHunger announced today that for the second year in a row, their annual Hungerthon campaign raised $1.1 million for the fight against hunger and poverty in the U.S. WhyHunger teamed up with its radio partners and celebrity ambassadors for a coordinated month long effort including radio broadcasts, merchandise, social media and an
10-01-2018
A delegation of seven African American, Latinx, and Mexican farmers and farmworkers from the US, including WhyHunger’s own Corbin Laedlein, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the second South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange co-organized by members of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance. This is the first in an article series by participants, co-produced by WhyHunger and Community Alliance for Global Justice. This reflection was
09-01-2018
A delegation of seven African American, Latinx, and Mexican farmers and farmworkers from the US, including WhyHunger’s own Corbin Laedlein, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the second South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange co-organized by members of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance. This is the first in an article series by participants, co-produced by WhyHunger and Community Alliance for Global Justice. This reflection was
28-12-2017
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
26-12-2017
Images from National Network Gathering Visit Website Connect on Facebook [email protected] National Network Gathering In November 2012, WhyHunger convened a gathering of all three regional networks engaged in the Building Community Power for Food Justice project- Mississippi, Arizona and California. The three-day gathering in Patagonia, Arizona brought together 40 grassroots leaders from all three networks as well as nationally recognized food justice
22-12-2017