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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.

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.

History

Founded in September 1975 by musician Harry Chapin and radio host Bill Ayres, WhyHunger began as a commitment between two friends and has grown into a global non-profit. 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.

References

  1. ^ "Our Mission". WhyHunger. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  2. 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.
  3. Konig, Susan (29 March 1998). "Q&A: Bill Ayres; In Forefront of Fighting World Hunger". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  4. "Charity Navigator - Rating for WhyHunger". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  5. Jones, Jenique (June 27, 2023). "Jenique Jones Named Executive Director of WhyHunger". PR Newswire.

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