Support WhyHunger on Charitybuzz and Meet Hoda Kotb, Willie Nelson and More

For the 8th year, WhyHunger and Charitybuzz have partnered to offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences and access, and signature merchandise, to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. at charitybuzz.com/hungerthon.

Each fall, WhyHunger's Hungerthon taps into the power of radio personalities, listeners, celebrities and generous donors to raise millions for the fight to end hunger and provide nutritious food for all. Funds raised through the Hungerthon Charitybuzz auction are invested in long-term, community-based solutions throughout communities in America.

The Hungerthon campaign also includes celebrity-driven merchandise at Hungerthon.org, events, social media activation with #Hungerthon, and a live radiothon broadcast on CBS New York and Cumulus New York on Tuesday, November 21.

"We believe that nutritious food is a human right and hunger is a solvable problem," said Noreen Springstead, WhyHunger Executive Director. "There is power in community, and Hungerthon is the perfect time to come together, take action and make a difference in the fight against hunger. With the help of the community and partners, like CBS Radio New York, SiriusXM, Cumulus New York, iHeartMedia and Charitybuzz, we can continue our work to help more families access healthy, affordable food and advance social justice."

The Hungerthon Charitybuzz auction includes a diverse array of lots, including:

- Meet Hoda Kotb on The Hoda Show on SiriusXM Today Show Radio in NYC

- Meet Willie Nelson with two tickets to Willie Nelson & Family New Year on Dec. 31 (ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX)

- Join Andy Cohen in-studio for his SiriusXM radio show in NYC, plus a photo opportunity

- New York Knicks pre-game "ballkid" experience with two tickets to the Jan. 30 game at Madison Square Garden

- Meet Brian Setzer with two tickets to SiriusXM Presents The Brian Setzer Orchestra's 14th Annual Christmas Rocks! On Dec. 19 in Los Angeles, plus a signed Hot Rod Model Gretsch Guitar

- Acoustic guitar signed by the cast of NBC's hit show This Is Us

"Hungerthon is a crucial annual campaign to provide one of the most basic needs - food - to thousands of underserved individuals right in our own backyard," said Ben Erwin, General Manager of Charitybuzz. "Charitybuzz is honored to continue working with WhyHunger to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in the U.S. Not only is the cause vitally important, but the auction experiences and items are unmatched."

Charitybuzz is the original and most connected online auction platform for nonprofits, offering exclusive opportunities for bidders to live their dreams and make a difference. To learn more and participate in Hungerthon, visit charitybuzz.com/hungerthon now through December 13.

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Charitybuzz raises funds for nonprofits around the globe through online auctions with the world's most recognizable celebrities and brands. Featuring access to acclaimed actors and musicians, business and political leaders, sports stars, luxury travel, couture fashion, rare memorabilia and more, Charitybuzz brings its online community of bidders exclusive opportunities to live their dreams and make a difference. Since launching, Charitybuzz has raised more than $200 million for charity. Its roster of celebrity supporters includes President Clinton, Sir Paul McCartney, Tim Cook, Mick Jagger, Warren Buffett, Robert Downey Jr., Taylor Swift, Ralph Lauren, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Barbra Streisand, Howard Stern, Chevy Chase, Billy Joel, HBO, Victoria's Secret, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, John Varvatos, David Yurman, Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, and Beyonce.

Charitybuzz is a member of the Charity Network. It serves as sister company to Chideo, a charity video network and Prizeo, a charity online sweepstakes platform. To learn more, visit www.charitybuzz.com.

Charity Network, named one of Fast Company's 2017 Most Innovative Companies, harnesses the power of celebrity, technology, and media to raise awareness and funds for some of the world's toughest challenges. With a mission to help charities transition from analog to digital, Charity Network has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for causes across the globe. Launched in 2016 by entrepreneur Todd Wagner, Charity Network is the parent company to three top digital fundraising platforms: Charitybuzz, Prizeo and Chideo. Each platform is a leader in its own field -- Charitybuzz in online charity auctions, Prizeo in online sweepstakes and experiences, and Chideo in cause and entertainment content - and together they reach a broad and diverse group of donors from millennials to baby boomers. Through a network of Syndicated partners including Sinclair Broadcast Group, Facebook, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Twitter, Delta Airlines, and more, Charity Network can amplify a cause message to reach more than 80 percent of U.S. TV households and more than 100 million unique visitors each month. In addition, the company's CNSolutions group, created from the acquisition of LA based Global Philanthropy Group in 2017, develops and implements comprehensive philanthropic strategies to maximize the impact of the cause work of celebrities, charities and brands through research, strategy, partnerships and advocacy work. To learn more, go to www.charitynetwork.com.

Founded in 1975 by the late HARRY Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayres, WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. WhyHunger works to support, resource and build the capacity of community organizations and social movements that are changing the systems, policies and institutions that perpetuate hunger and poverty in our world. Together we are transforming our collective food system into one that is socially and economically just, nourishes whole communities, cools the planet and ensures the rights of all people to food, land, water and sustainable livelihoods. Learn more at whyhunger.org.

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