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.
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][better source needed] Founded in September 1975 by musician Harry Chapin[2] and radio host Bill Ayres,[3] WhyHunger began as a commitment between two friends and has grown into a global non-profit.
[4] 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.