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WhyHunger has announced Amplified Presented by EY, its second annual concert kick-off to mark the start of its 39th edition of the Hungerthon fund-raising campaign. The musical event is scheduled at New York’s Irving Plaza on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Taking part in the aforementioned concert date are the Tonight Show house band The Roots, and guitar genius Grace Bowers joined her band, The Hodgepodge.
A non-profit committed to ending world hunger and the grievances that cause it, WhyHunger broadens its scope to touch on the social and economic impacts to adequately address the cause and effect of food insecurity. Founded by the late singer/songwriter Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayers in 1975, WhyHunger further delineates the cause’s musical touchstone through its creators’ apropos of humanitarian efforts.
Speaking about their placement on the lineup and the event’s mission, The Roots shared, “It’s hard to think of a more worthy goal than helping people worldwide to access food. We’re honored to join WhyHunger for a great night of music and proud to support the work they do – making the world a better place.”
Bowers added, “It’s a privilege to support the legendary band The Roots for such an incredible cause like WhyHunger. We’re excited about the opportunity to raise money and awareness for community-led solutions that help feed those in need.”
“We’re thrilled to hold our second annual Amplified – a joyous celebration of music that raises awareness of our important mission. Nutritious food is a human right, but one often denied. We’re proud of our work worldwide to address the social, environmental, racial, and economic injustice at the root of hunger, and we hope you’ll join us in this ongoing journey toward justice,” concluded WhyHunger’s Executive Director, Jenique Jones.
Tickets are available. Funds raised will directly support WhyHunger’s work to end hunger and protect the human right to nutritious food. For more information, visit WhyHunger.org/Amplified.
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