WhyHunger

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WhyHunger (formerly known as World Hunger Year, or WHY) is a 501(c)(3) organization (non-profit organization) that says it aims to end hunger by providing access to nutritious food both in the U.S. and the world. [1]

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Scope

The organization works with more than 8,000 community-based groups across the globe and has worked in 30 countries. These groups aim to help people to help themselves through food production, job-training programs, nutrition education, community economic development, healthcare workshops, youth programming, leadership development and more. [1] [ better source needed ]

Why Hunger partners with organtizations in 25 countries, they helped establish a sustainable farming school in Colombia, and support U.S. food programs, like an urban farm and co-op in Detroit. [2]

History

Founded in September 1975 by musician Harry Chapin [3] and radio host Bill Ayres, [4] WhyHunger began as a commitment between two friends and has grown into a global non-profit. [5] Harry Chapin served as the chair of President Jimmy Carter's Commission on World Hunger. [6] [7] After Harry Chapin died in a car crash in 1981, family, friends, fans and the music community worked to ensure that WhyHunger lived on. Today, Jenique Jones serves as WhyHunger's executive director. [8] Harry's brother Tom Chapin sits on the board of directors, his brother Steve Chapin sits on the advisory board. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 "Our Mission". WhyHunger. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  2. ↑ Correspondent, David Pogue; Morning, "CBS Sunday Morning" David Pogue is a six-time Emmy winner for his stories on "CBS Sunday; author, " where he's been a correspondent since 2002 Pogue hosts the CBS News podcast "Unsung Science " He's also a New York Times bestselling; speaker, a five-time TED; years, host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS For 13; week -, he wrote a New York Times tech column every; Years, For 10; Pogue, a Scientific American column every month Read Full Bio David (2025-06-15). ""You know we'll have a good time then": Harry Chapin and his impact beyond music - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-07-09.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Kantor, Ira (10 July 2011). "Remembering Harry Chapin: Three decades later, looking back at a singer with a cause". Daily News (New York). Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  4. ↑ Konig, Susan (29 March 1998). "Q&A: Bill Ayres; In Forefront of Fighting World Hunger". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Charity Navigator - Rating for WhyHunger". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  6. ↑ Coker, Eric. "Remembering the goodness of Harry Chapin - Binghamton News". Remembering the goodness of Harry Chapin | Binghamton News - Binghamton University. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  7. ↑ Kramer, Peter D. "Harry Chapin's legacy: A brother remembers". The Journal News. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  8. ↑ Jones, Jenique (June 27, 2023). "Jenique Jones Named Executive Director of WhyHunger". PR Newswire.
  9. ↑ "About". WhyHunger. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
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