Hunger is one of the most urgent, yet misunderstood challenges of our time. 733 million people are living with hunger, but not simply due to a lack of food. Chronic hunger at this scale is due to systemic issues like poverty, gender inequality and the unequal impacts of climate change.
This year on World Hunger Day we are celebrating the changemakers creating resilient communities that can withstand environmental, economic and political shocks that can cause hunger. We believe that resilience starts from the ground up. Farmers adapting to shifting weather patterns. Families strengthening their local food systems. Communities coming together to build solutions that last.
Investing in people-centered solutions ensures the long-term sustainability and resilience needed to end hunger.
How You Can Help Sow Resilience:
- Tune in to the WHD Fireside Chat
The World Hunger Day Fireside Chat will be held at 9 am EST on May 28. It brings together Rowlands Kaotcha, THP President & CEO, and Amath Pathe Sene, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, to discuss building community resilience. The conversation will explore innovative and sustainable approaches that empower communities to reduce hunger by enhancing their capacity to adapt and thrive despite external challenges. Register now! - Be a Social Media Ambassador
What you eat and how you shop can drive sustainable farming and the growth of a resilient food system. Join the World Hunger Day digital movement on social media to share how you are supporting local farmers. Shop local and share what you find using the hashtags #FarmersMarketHaul and #WorldHungerDay2025 – and be sure to tag us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. - Host a Gather to Grow Meal
Gather to Grow is a month-long program inviting individuals to host gatherings that connect their guests with the purpose of World Hunger Day. This is more than a shared meal—it’s a chance to spark meaningful connections and reflect on what it takes to build a more just and resilient world. Whether it’s in your home, school or workplace, you can lead a gathering that sparks conversation and action. Sign up to host a gathering and receive a free digital Host Toolkit to help your guests explore the root causes of hunger and what we can do about it. - Double Your Impact – with Us!
This World Hunger Day, you can double your impact by contributing directly to The Hunger Project. All donations through May 28 will be matched by a generous investor up to $15,000. With each investment, you are fueling our community-focused approach to sustainably ending hunger. - Play a game to end hunger
From May 26 to June 8, The Hunger Project is partnering with mobile game developer ZiMAD to launch the Small Actions. Big Change. campaign across two of its most popular games — Magic Jigsaw Puzzles and Domino. During this campaign, players can purchase exclusive in-game content inspired by our mission and a portion of the sale price will go directly to supporting our work around the world.
Together, We Can End Hunger for Good
World Hunger Day is a reminder that lasting change doesn’t come from quick fixes. It grows from the ground up through collective action, community leadership and investments in people. By choosing to act, whether by sharing on social media, hosting a Gather to Grow meal or investing in The Hunger Project, you are joining a global movement that believes in the power of local solutions and the dignity of every person. With your support, we can cultivate a future where every community has the tools to thrive. Let’s sow the seeds of change, together.
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