World-renowned chef and philanthropist José Andrés has announced his hunger-fighting charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) is creating a $1 billion fund to help communities better respond to climate emergencies. The Climate Disaster Fund will be rolled out over the next 10 years and will not only feed people in the aftermath of extreme weather events, but…
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The Weeknd Named Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. World Food Programme
Multi-platinum and Diamond-certified superstar Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has a major new gig! He’s been named Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and will use his platform to advocate for ending global hunger. “The U.N. World Food Programme is doing urgent and important work to change and save lives on a…
Jaden Smith is Opening a Restaurant to Feed the Homeless For Free
Multi-talented superstar Jaden Smith is expanding his philanthropic empire. The 22-year-old singer and actor who launched the “I Love You” vegan food truck in 2019 to feed Los Angeles’ homeless population on Skid Row is now planning on taking the next step by opening an “I Love You” Restaurant. Advertisement Speaking to Variety, Jaden explained…
The Weeknd Donates $1 Million to Help Feed Millions of Ethiopians in Crisis
The Weeknd has made a US$1,000,000 donation to the United Nations World Food Program to help secure 2 million meals for people in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. In a post on Instagram, the Canadian superstar who has Ethiopian heritage, drew attention to the ongoing conflict and urged his 30 million fans to consider helping…
How Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Will Help Fight Global Hunger
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will help fight global hunger in their first project for their non-profit, Archewell. The couple has announced they’re teaming up with celebrity and philanthropic chef José Andrés and his charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) which sets up kitchens and meal distribution centres in areas hit by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters….
MICHAEL JORDAN DONATES $2 MILLION FROM “THE LAST DANCE” TO HUNGER RELIEF
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is using some of the proceeds from the successful ESPN documentary about his career, The Last Dance, to help communities in need. It’s been revealed the Hall of Famer has given away $2 million to Feeding America, an organisation working to feed the 1 in 9 people struggling with hunger in the U.S. Advertisement “In these…
Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi Create Food Bank to Support Families in Need
When rocker Jon Bon Jovi and philanthropist wife Dorothea heard that food pantries in New York’s Long Island were struggling to meet demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they knew they had to do something to help out. So they did. This week, the famous couple opened a food bank through their Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation….
Jon Bon Jovi Opens New “Soul Kitchen” to Feed Struggling Students
Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea have opened their latest JBJ Soul Kitchen, this time on a college campus to ensure students don’t go hungry. The restaurant, located at Rutgers University-Newark doesn’t put prices on its menus and allows anyone who is struggling to eat for free in exchange for volunteer work in the…
J.Lo and A.Rod Donate a Year’s Worth of Food to School
Jennifer Lopez has been really dominating the celebrity headlines this year, hasn’t she? From getting engaged to former pro baseball player Alex Rodriguez to starring in the box office hit “Hustlers” and making all our jaws drop at Milan Fashion Week when she wore a newer version of that green Versace dress. But today, she’s making headlines for…