Hungerthon

WhyHunger’s Hungerthon is an annual educational and fundraising campaign to confront the root causes of hunger in America and defend the right to nutritious food for all. 

Now in its 40th year, the campaign brings together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with our radio partners at SiriusXM and iHeartRadio NY and artists who believe in our shared vision of a hunger-free future like Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono Lennon and SAINt JHN.

Hunger in America is surging. Every year, nearly 50 million people – including nearly 14 million children – don't get enough to eat. That’s more than the entire population of Canada. It's a staggering number in the world’s wealthiest nation, and this crisis isn’t slowing down. 

With devastating recent federal cuts threatening to strip food assistance from 22.3 million families, your support has never been more critical. 

Take action today: 

• Make a donation to help end hunger and its root causes. 

• Bid on our exclusive celebrity auction items

• Give and select special gifts

• Sign up for the Hungerthon Hustle, our 5K run/walk to raise awareness and funds

WhyHunger is ready to meet this moment, with 50 years of proven impact strengthening food systems and feeding millions. Last year, thanks to your Hungerthon support, we were able to:

• Connect 1 million people to healthy food when they needed it most. 

• Support over 500 community programs advancing food justice.

• Invest $1 million in local organizations and solutions to end hunger, including training people to grow healthy, sustainable food.

• Provide life-saving rapid response in the U.S. and 13 other countries in the aftermath of climate disasters, war, and economic instability.

Your Hungerthon donation has a powerful dual impact—delivering immediate nourishment to those in need and powering community solutions that work, long-term.  

Nutritious food is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. A hunger-free tomorrow starts with all of us, today!

Need help finding food?

The WhyHunger Hotline & Find Food Database connects people in need across the U.S. to food pantries, soup kitchens, government nutrition programs, and local organizations that provide access to free food and support services. Call 1(800) 5-HUNGRY, text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479, or use this form to find local emergency food providers and other support services.

Special thanks to all our sponsors and radio partners for their vital role in fighting hunger in America.

Thank you to Yoko Ono Lennon and Bruce Springsteen for their support and partnership in offering this year's incredible Hungerthon merchandise.

WhyHunger is a 4-star charity, with the highest rating for excellence in fiscal management, accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator. 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to programmatic work, so when you donate to WhyHunger’s Hungerthon you can be sure your money is spent responsibly and with the greatest impact.