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Celeb Chef Marcus Samuelsson runs Citi Field to end hunger

On Giving Tuesday, Dec 2 At NYC’s Citi Field

(Photographer: Luisanna Tejada)

This rainy Giving Tuesday at NYC’s iconic Citi Field, Chef Marcus Samuelsson (Food Network’s Chopped, Top Chef, Iron Chef) laced up to run with everyone for WhyHunger’s annual Hungerthon Hustle, helping raise $447,300 this year to fight hunger.

NEW YORK – December 3, 2025 – WhyHunger, a global nonprofit working to end hunger and the injustices that cause it, held its 2nd annual Hungerthon Hustleyesterday at NYC’s Citi Field on Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, raising $447,300. Co-host Chef Marcus Samuelsson kicked off the event with opening remarks, joined participants to run the course, and presented the winning prize during the post-run celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Met were also onsite for photo opportunities and joined in the race. 

Co-chaired by EY Metro New York Office Managing Partner & 33-time marathon runner Alysia Steinmann, the 4.7K benefit run/walk distance reflected the 47.7 million Americans facing food insecurity, with the goal of shrinking the number and distance each year. The 2025 Hungerthon Hustle was sponsored byBloomberg Philanthropies, SiriusXM, EY, Boost Mobile, and Wonder with venue sponsorCiti Field.

The Hungerthon Hustlewas just one part of WhyHunger’s 40th Annual Hungerthonfundraiser and awareness campaign. Longstanding radio partners SiriusXM and iHeartMedia New York, artist ambassadors like Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono Lennonand SAINt JHN, as well as supporters are helping to end hunger and champion the right to nutritious food for all through Hungerthon events, celebrity auctions running through December 9th, partnerships and more. Donations accepted at Hungerthon.org.

“It is incredible to be surrounded by so many New Yorkers who showed up today at Citi Field – and all those ‘hustling’ virtually – for something bigger than a race. Mobilizing our community to ensure that every person has access to nutritious, culturally relevant food — and the long-term solutions that make that access permanent,” said Jenique Jones, WhyHunger’s executive director.

“Despite challenging weather, this year’s Hungerthon Hustle was a tremendous success thanks to the unwavering spirit of our community, sponsors and hundreds of participants. Every step taken and every dollar raised fuels community-based food programs and grassroots leaders who are not only responding to hunger — they are changing the systems that cause it. This is how real progress happens: together.”

Coming up is WhyHunger’s 50th anniversary Hungerthon Benefit Docu-Concert at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on December 14, with performances by Little Steven, members of Young the Giant & The Smithereens, Yola, The Harry Chapin Band & more. Clips will be played between sets of the new documentary Harry Chapin – Cat’s In the Cradle: The Song that Changed Our Lives and there will be an Artist Summit on hunger and poverty beforehand.

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