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Supporting Our Heroes and Their Families

Recently, we heard from Mrs. John who called the Hotline looking for assistance in providing food for her family for the next 30 to 60 days. Her husband, a veteran of the Iraq War was discharged from the military over two months ago for a medical disability stemming from his time in the service. As the primary bread winner for the family, Mrs. John’s husband’s loss of employment left the family sitting in limbo Learn More >

Visiting Tierra y Libertad Organization

Tierra y Libertad is rebuilding their community in south central Tucson through engaging their community in the production of culturally relevant food while developing sustainable economic practices and creating small barrio-based business enterprises. Learn More >

MEGA: Mississippians Engaged in Greener Agriculture

In church, school, and backyards across the Mississippi Delta, community gardens are bringing people together, providing access to healthy, fresh produce, helping improve the economy, and inspiring residents to reconnect and reclaim their culinary roots. At the forefront of the revival is Mississippians Engaged in Greener Agriculture (MEGA). Learn More >

Banking on Vacancy: Groundbreaking Report from Picture the Homeless

Rogers’ first assignment when he came to PTH was to track the number of homeless individuals on 3rd Avenue. What astonished him was not the number of homeless, but rather the number of vacant buildings. Observations such as that are what led Picture the Homeless to embark on a multi-year, community-based participatory research project Learn More >

Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court

In a show of courage, calculation, and common sense, a group of organic farmers, their supporters, and their lawyers recently appeared at the federal courthouse in Manhattan to argue that Monsanto’s genetically modified seeds are a threat to the organic industry and thus to small-scale organic farmers. WhyHunger was there along with hundreds of others to support the case. Learn More >

Delta Fresh Foods Initiative launches new website!

The Delta Fresh Foods Initiative (DFFI) is a diverse coalition of Mississippians committed to establishing sustainable, equitable community food systems in the Mississippi Delta. We’re really inspired by the work they’re doing and the impact they are poised to have on their local community. Learn More >

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Get inspired and grow your program! Learn from other communities' innovative projects to increase access to healthy food and build community power. Explore WhyHunger's resources and opportunities including the Community Learning Project for Food Justice and the Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards. Learn more >

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The Food Security Learning Center examines how our food system is connected, how our food grows, what we eat, where it comes from, who goes hungry, and why. You'll find research, policy, model program profiles, articles, media and ways to get involved. Learn more >

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Supporting Our Heroes and Their Families

Visiting Tierra y Libertad Organization

MEGA: Mississippians Engaged in Greener Agriculture

Banking on Vacancy: Groundbreaking Report from Picture the Homeless

Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court

Delta Fresh Foods Initiative launches new website!

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