You can make a difference in the lives of the 35.5 million Americans and the 923 million people worldwide for whom hunger is an everyday reality. This Thanksgiving season, join WHY's fight against hunger and poverty by making a donation to Hungerthon.
©Yoko Ono Lennon. Licensed exclusively through Bag One Arts, Inc.
With your donation, you can receive a limited edition "Imagine" Hungerthon/Hard Rock Cafe pin, T-shirt or sweatshirt. You can also receive the all-star Serve3 benefit CD, which features tracks by John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Joss Stone, Starsailor and more. Donate Now
WHY's Hungerthon is only possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, Hard Rock International, CBS Radio and Boars's Head Provisions. With special thanks to Yoko Ono for her generous permission.
To learn more about the Global Imagine Campaign, visit hardrock.com.
Imagine © 1971 Lennon Music Written By John Lennon
There's no one solution to stamping out hunger and poverty. Instead, there must be an ongoing effort across disciplines - individual and organized - that includes both money and action. Many of your favorite recording artists have joined the cause by forming Artists Against Hunger and Poverty. And here's what you can do to help:
Donate
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More than just a music legend, John Lennon was also an outspoken activist, which is why we're honored to offer a selection of limited edition 2008 "Imagine" Hungerthon/Hard Rock Cafe pins, T-shirts and sweatshirts, not to mention the Serve3 CD featuring tracks by Lennon and twelve more of your favorite artists. You can donate at a number of different levels, depending on your ability. All donations are tax deductible. Donate now |
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Volunteer
Hungerthon brings together individuals, businesses, civic leaders, musicians and celebrities – all for the cause of fighting hunger and poverty. Now that's a bandwagon worth jumping on. Find out more about how you can join in. Become a volunteer
Bid
Our partner radio stations will be hosting on-air promotions and auctions in support of Hungerthon throughout the Thanksgiving season. Tune into the following stations on November 22 and 25 to bid on exciting auction items:
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Events
Hungerthon hosts a number of events throughout the autumn months. Check out our upcoming events below, and tune in to participating radio stations.
- Joss Stone in Orlando
Wednesday, October 22 - Joss Stone in London
Wednesday, October 29 - Hungerthon Kickoff
Thursday, November 6
Global Launch for Imagine Campaign - 28th Annual Lennon Tribute in New York City
Sunday, December 7 at 7 pm
The Citigroup Theater at the Ailey Studios
A Celebration of Theater, Dance and Music to Benefit WHY in memory of John Lennon. Produced by Theatre Within.
For Tickets, click here - Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL
Friday, December 19
Join Us
Help spread the word about Hungerthon by placing a banner on your website. Downloadable Hungerthon banners (in ZIP file)
About Hungerthon
Hungerthon was started in 1975 as a partnership between WHY and Infinity Broadcasting and has since expanded to become an autumn radio tradition among CBS Radio's New York tri-state area radio stations, plus 95.5 FM WPLJ, 104.3 FM WAXQ, Sirius Satellite Radio and internet-only stations RocklandWorldRadio.com and Kweevak.com.
WHY is a leader in the global fight against hunger and poverty that connects grassroots organizations to funding, expertise, publicity, policymakers, like-minded groups, and more, and, just as importantly, shares their answers with the world – the ultimate goal being not just to mitigate hunger, but wipe it out. Formerly known as World Hunger Year, WHY was founded in 1975 by the singer-songwriter Harry Chapin and radio talk-show host and current Executive Director Bill Ayres as a means to do the following:
- Attack the root causes of hunger and poverty by promoting effective and innovative community-based solutions that create self-reliance, economic justice, and food security.
- Provide technical assistance, models for replication, and fundraising and media support to help community organizations develop new business models based on self-reliance for their clients.
- Operate as a Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations to advance micro-lending, sustainable agriculture, and access to clean water throughout the world.
- Help thousands of America's hungry find food and social services in their neighborhoods through the National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY).
- Work with performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Michael McDonald, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Aerosmith, Chicago, and Lupe Fiasco to raise awareness and funds for community-based organizations.
- Educate the general public and offer an original classroom curriculum to teach children about the problems of hunger and poverty, and inspire them to action through community service.
For more information about WHY, visit us at whyhunger.org