WhyHunger, Inc.

Over the next couple months, COVID-19 will continue to put people out of work, into hospitals, and at risk of going hungry. Whether it's children without access to school meals, seniors stuck in isolation, or the millions of workers forced into unemployment, this crisis is bound to force hunger and financial distress on peers and loved ones in nearly every community around the world.

In response, organizations like WhyHunger are stepping up to support those most impacted by hunger and poverty during the COVID-19 crisis by providing food and direct support in the short term, and driving social and policy change in the long term. On 5/30, I will be running an unofficial marathon alone in NYC in support of this cause. Anything you can contribute will mean the world to those who will struggle in the coming months.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Please see below (or here: https://whyhunger.org/rapidresponse/) for more information about World Hunger Year, Inc.:
WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. We are working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world.

(PS: for those who may be concerned, I am completing most of my training at night, running with a mask when possible, and following social distancing practices to ensure I am not contributing to the spread. In addition, my run on 5/30 will be completely alone)

This November, I will be running the New York City Marathon (First time) for the non profit organization WhyHunger! We are raising money to spread awareness of how hunger can be defeated by creating equal opportunities for all. Any donation is greatly appreciated, even the smallest amount can go a long way! I feel like emphasizing that this is a nonprofit that recognizes that access to nutritious food is a human right for all. It is not a food charity model, but a food justice model that looks at the root causes of hunger. They fund and partner with community leaders doing the work end hunger nationally and globally. As part of this, they have partnered with Organizacion Boricuade Agrocultural Ecologica In 2018 to rebuild local farms after Hurricane Maria. Their why hunger hotline finds free summer meals for teens and kids in need with no income requirements or ID needed. They also have sustainable urban gardens where kids volunteer to learn more about agriculture and nutrition. 26 miles to go! To learn more about how WhyHunger is helping to solve world hunger please visit the links below! Main Site www.whyhunger.org  Programs www.whyhunger.org/programs/ Current Impacts www.whyhunger.org/impacts  Blog www.whyhunger.org/category/category/blog/  -Eric