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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]

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]

Why Hunger partners with organizations 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]

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]

• Official website