Bruce Springsteen: Three Decades of Dedication to WhyHunger Bruce Springsteen's enduring commitment to WhyHunger spans over three decades, making him one of the organization's most steadfast and impactful allies. His support isn't limited to occasional gestures; it's a deep and sustained engagement that has become an integral part of his career. Springsteen has consistently leveraged his prominent platform to amplify
05-03-2025
Rage Against the Machine: Anti-Status Quo. Anti-Hunger. Rage Against the Machine, known for their powerful music and uncompromising activism, turned their 2022 summer tour into a force for social change. By dedicating a portion of ticket sales to WhyHunger, the band channeled the energy of their fans into a powerful movement against hunger. “When starting our 2022 tour, we
05-03-2025
Kevin Bacon PLAY ON (Executive Produced by Kevin Bacon): A National Broadcast for Change Driven by a commitment to social change, Kevin Bacon spearheaded the "PLAY ON" benefit concert special, bringing together music, film, and television stars to support WhyHunger and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund (LDF). His vision, brought to life through the Play On Fund created
05-03-2025
Harry Belafonte: A Voice That Echoes Across Generations. More than an artist, Harry Belafonte was a force for change. His life's work, a blend of art and activism, amplified the fight against hunger and injustice. Food for Thought: Partnership - The Perfect Pairing: 2003 ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award honoree, Civil Rights icon, and WhyHunger champion. Harry Belafonte's partnership was
05-03-2025
Cimafunk, the Grammy-nominated Cuban musician electrifying audiences with his unique blend of funk, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, has become a dynamic partner in WhyHunger's mission to end hunger and poverty. His commitment goes beyond a single performance, representing a genuine dedication to using his talent and platform to amplify the voices of those facing food insecurity. Food For Thought Partnership
05-03-2025
Harry Chapin: The Founding Vision Legacy: Harry Chapin's role as a co-founder of WhyHunger underscores the organization's deep roots in music and social activism. More than just a musician, Chapin was a passionate advocate for social justice, driven by a profound belief in the power of music to inspire change. His vision was clear: to create an organization dedicated to
05-03-2025
Roy Wood Jr.: Comedy with a Cause Roy Wood Jr., a comedian, actor, and social commentator, has become a powerful voice in the fight against hunger through his dynamic partnership with WhyHunger. This collaboration goes beyond simply lending his name; Roy actively integrates WhyHunger's mission into his work, using his platform to educate, engage, and inspire action. He served as
04-03-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hesire Lawton, [email protected] WhyHunger’s Hungerthon 2024 Raises Over $1 Million Fueling Solutions to Hunger in America NEW YORK—January 16, 2025— WhyHunger’s 39th annual Hungerthon campaign has once again raised more than $1 Million to advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity across the U.S., announced WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end world hunger and the injustices that
16-01-2025
A Letter from WhyHunger in Response to the California Wildfires To our California Community and Beyond, Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires raging across California, including several of our staff and Board members. The loss, displacement, and fear experienced by so many serve as a stark reminder of our shared vulnerability to the growing impacts
09-01-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes [email protected] WhyHunger Hosts 39th Annual Hungerthon Campaign and Fundraising Drive Priceless Auctions, Radio Partnerships, and Exclusive Merchandise Help Raise Funds to End Hunger Across America During the Holiday Season NEW YORK— November 1, 2024 — WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it, announced today the launch of its
01-11-2024
Bruce Springsteen: Three Decades of Dedication to WhyHunger Bruce Springsteen's enduring commitment to WhyHunger spans over three decades, making him one of the organization's most steadfast and impactful allies. His support isn't limited to occasional gestures; it's a deep and sustained engagement that has become an integral part of his career. Springsteen has consistently leveraged his prominent platform to amplify
05-03-2025
Rage Against the Machine: Anti-Status Quo. Anti-Hunger. Rage Against the Machine, known for their powerful music and uncompromising activism, turned their 2022 summer tour into a force for social change. By dedicating a portion of ticket sales to WhyHunger, the band channeled the energy of their fans into a powerful movement against hunger. “When starting our 2022 tour, we
05-03-2025
Kevin Bacon PLAY ON (Executive Produced by Kevin Bacon): A National Broadcast for Change Driven by a commitment to social change, Kevin Bacon spearheaded the "PLAY ON" benefit concert special, bringing together music, film, and television stars to support WhyHunger and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund (LDF). His vision, brought to life through the Play On Fund created
05-03-2025
Harry Belafonte: A Voice That Echoes Across Generations. More than an artist, Harry Belafonte was a force for change. His life's work, a blend of art and activism, amplified the fight against hunger and injustice. Food for Thought: Partnership - The Perfect Pairing: 2003 ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award honoree, Civil Rights icon, and WhyHunger champion. Harry Belafonte's partnership was
05-03-2025
Cimafunk, the Grammy-nominated Cuban musician electrifying audiences with his unique blend of funk, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, has become a dynamic partner in WhyHunger's mission to end hunger and poverty. His commitment goes beyond a single performance, representing a genuine dedication to using his talent and platform to amplify the voices of those facing food insecurity. Food For Thought Partnership
05-03-2025
Harry Chapin: The Founding Vision Legacy: Harry Chapin's role as a co-founder of WhyHunger underscores the organization's deep roots in music and social activism. More than just a musician, Chapin was a passionate advocate for social justice, driven by a profound belief in the power of music to inspire change. His vision was clear: to create an organization dedicated to
05-03-2025
Roy Wood Jr.: Comedy with a Cause Roy Wood Jr., a comedian, actor, and social commentator, has become a powerful voice in the fight against hunger through his dynamic partnership with WhyHunger. This collaboration goes beyond simply lending his name; Roy actively integrates WhyHunger's mission into his work, using his platform to educate, engage, and inspire action. He served as
04-03-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hesire Lawton, [email protected] WhyHunger’s Hungerthon 2024 Raises Over $1 Million Fueling Solutions to Hunger in America NEW YORK—January 16, 2025— WhyHunger’s 39th annual Hungerthon campaign has once again raised more than $1 Million to advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity across the U.S., announced WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end world hunger and the injustices that
16-01-2025
A Letter from WhyHunger in Response to the California Wildfires To our California Community and Beyond, Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires raging across California, including several of our staff and Board members. The loss, displacement, and fear experienced by so many serve as a stark reminder of our shared vulnerability to the growing impacts
09-01-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ejita Holmes [email protected] WhyHunger Hosts 39th Annual Hungerthon Campaign and Fundraising Drive Priceless Auctions, Radio Partnerships, and Exclusive Merchandise Help Raise Funds to End Hunger Across America During the Holiday Season NEW YORK— November 1, 2024 — WhyHunger, a nonprofit working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it, announced today the launch of its
01-11-2024