what is hangry?

OUR STORY

In 2015, the Hangry Race Series was created out of my desire to combine a passion for running and to use that passion to make a difference in my community. For five years with a team of amazing volunteers, we continued to make a difference for those living with the issue of hunger by raising over $20,000. The funds that were raised went to support initiatives such as community meals, filling pantry shelves and helping provide a weekend backpack program for students. Even after all of this, I still felt like there was more we could do. I wanted to do and be more than just a race but rather a group of people making a difference throughout the year. And with that hangry was formed.

OUR PURPOSE

hangry is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and exists for two reasons. First, we build programs and events to help support those dealing with the issue of hunger. From hosting fundraising events to community meals, we want to be the hands and feet on the ground tackling the issue head-on. According to the USDA’s latest report on Food Insecurity (link) 35.2 million people live in food-insecure households in 2019. This is unacceptable and we can all do our part. We will partner with organizations on the ground already making a difference and come alongside them for a greater impact

This fits into our second purpose. We provide education and resources to the general public to make them aware of the issue of hunger right in your community. Hunger is not just an issue that the homeless deal with. Hunger is not an issue for those living in the inner-city. The reality for many families is that they do not have access to proper nutrition and for some, they are just one paycheck away from not being able to put food on the table. This is unacceptable and we need to do something about it. From sharing information on our website and social media accounts to providing ideas for things you can do daily to make an impact, we will equip you with the tools necessary to help fight the issue of hunger.

OUR FUTURE

When I first started the Hangry Race Series, a friend of mine had said to me that he doesn’t want to just feed hungry people, he doesn’t want there to be hungry people. This has stuck with me since the first event in 2015. We aren’t trying to be a band-aid solution to “deal” with the issue of hunger, we want to tackle the issue head-on. I hope from our community outreach and the education we provide to the public, we can reduce the number of people dealing with hunger throughout our country.

In the last few years, we have helped fund projects and programs across the United States from food drives, backpack programs and drive-thru food pantries. Our mission here is to fill the need of supporting those living with the issue of hunger going wherever we know of a need and doing our part however we are able to lend a helping hand.

Kaela and I have been on the move the last few years from Ohio to Minnesota and now landing in Chicago. We are working to build relationships in the community to see how we are able to better support those in need.

Your support is the only way we are able to fund our projects and partnerships. Whether you make a donation, purchase hangry gear, volunteer with us, host your own event or just help to spread the word about the issue of hunger. There are so many ways you can get involved and no matter how you join us, we are so thankful for your support.

Jonathan Flores
Co-Founder/Executive Director

If you have questions, comments or would like more information on how to partner with us as we tackle the issue of hunger, please contact us at info@wearehangry.com to start that conversation.