Our Organization
Who We Are
A coalition of entertainment industry professionals united to end hunger one community at a time.
Our Mission
Hunger Aid is on a mission to transform the world with excitement, compassion, and lasting impact. By harnessing the power of entertainment and community outreach, we are igniting a global movement to end world hunger and empower impoverished communities. Through captivating events and strategic collaborations, we raise funds and awareness, providing not only immediate relief but also sustainable opportunities for economic development. Join us as we rewrite the narrative of poverty, nourishing lives and creating a future where every individual has access to food, hope, and the chance to thrive. Together, we can make an extraordinary difference and build a world filled with compassion, resilience, and boundless possibilities.
"Purpose" Behind a "Cause"
Hunger Aid was created to provide funding to local nonprofits that impact their communities the most by using entertainment. At the same time, Hunger Aid was created to assist in educating, research, and develop new ways to grow healthy food for future generations. H.E.L.P is the "Purpose" behind the "Cause" for Hunger Aid to improve the quality of life. A "Hand Up" is better than a "Hand Out."
Where Do the Proceeds Go?
100% of the proceeds go towards the Hunger Aid Cause. Hunger Aid pledges not to overinflate cost to produce our events. Our Mission is to H.E.L.P people.
Taking a Leap to End Hunger
Not only was ONYX the first hip-hop group in the world to go multi platinum outside the US in 1993, they are the first major international act to establish a nonprofit organization to end hunger. Using all forms of entertainment as a way to H.E.L.P on a local front, Hunger Aid has grown to now have an outreach to 162 countries. Although most people do not recognize who ONYX is, you can hear their music on every platform, and almost every single day through radio play, TV commercial ads, television shows, movies, and of course every time a NBA player slams a ball during a basketball game. On May 1, 2023 ONYX was formally informed that they will be displayed in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio after 30 years of success.
Producing Concerts Since 1968
"Southside Johnny" Production Presents, Inc. was the first to produce an In-House concert at Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks. Having produced and promoted events all across America, Southside Johnny has worked with legends including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and the Doors, Peter Frampton, Heart, Nirvana, and many more. This was the name that started it all on February 23, 2014 when the first Hunger Aid took place at Quapaw Casino & Resort in Miami, Oklahoma.
Hunger Aid Founding Members
Joseph Bourgeois
Founding Member
Kirk Jones
Co-Founder / President
Hunger Aid Board of Directors
Joseph Bourgeois
Founding Member
Kirk Jones
Co-Founder / President
Ali Salaam
Vice President / S.W. Regional Director
Sky Benson
Secretary
Robert Watson
Treasurer / Artist Management
Shannon Mendoza
Chairman of the Board
Hunger Aid International Directors
Gio Aragon
Manila, Philippines
Actor / Artist / Musician
Regional Directors & Managers
Curtis Daftari
Midwest Regional Director / Event Executive Producer
Willie Fields
N.E. Regional Director / Promoter / Musician
DeeJeania "DJ" Jackson
S.E. Regional Director / Emerald Coast Production Festivals
Jonny "Southside" Ficarelli
N.W. Regional Director / Southside Johnny Production Presents / Hunger Aid Event Promoter
Dayna Casey
Youth Director
Shorty McMillen
Club Promoter / Hunger Aid Stage Manager
Wan Ali
Wardrobe
In Loving Memory
As the Sun and the Moon fall into Darkness... A River of Life will still flow on.
— Kayla Jo Casey
Kayla Jo Casey
Born August 30, 2005 — Passed July 5, 2022
A sister, daughter, cousin, friend, dreamer, artist, writer, poet, tagger, visionary, and a true leader in her own very special way. Kayla Jo Casey was tragically killed in an overnight house fire in the early hours of July 5, 2022. Kayla was the youngest Hunger Aid Team Member and first Student Director for Hunger Aid. One idea was starting a Scholarship Program for students who wanted to focus their higher education on how to better feed future generations. Her "Ideas" would include things such as supporting the youth in Arts & Entertainment. Her "Imagination" on what to do when it came to Agriculture Development using Science and today's technologies for research and developing new ways to grow healthier food. "You can't get a good education without the right nutrition grown from healthy food!"
Kayla was also a huge fan of the Multi-Platinum Hip Hop Group "Onyx" and proved to be a valuable "Team Member" to group member "Sticky Fingaz" himself. At the age of 14 she became Sticky Fingaz "Personal Assistant" for Hunger Aid all while keeping up with her grades in High School in the middle of a pandemic. Kayla resided in Hibbing, Minnesota with her eyes set on Estelline, Texas. She passed away in Michigan while visiting her grandparents for the holiday. Kayla loved pink and her favorite color was purple. She had a thing for Sunsets and Sunflowers too. She had a passion to H.E.L.P Foster Kids transition into life after 18, and advocate for Mental Health.
"Kayla Jo Casey Scholarship Fund"
She wanted a Scholarship Fund for Hunger Aid to H.E.L.P other kids. So be it!
"IN A GENTLE WAY, YOU CAN SHAKE THE WORLD"
— Mahatma Gandhi
Contact Us
Joseph Bourgeois
Founder / Senior Event Coordinator
513 E. Manchester Blvd. STE. 205
Inglewood, CA 90301
Proud Member: Pollstar International since 2006
Arise Veteran Foundation: 501(c)(3)
President John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your Country can do for you... ask what you can do for your Country." Hunger Aid is for everyone — we want to know what you can do to H.E.L.P in your local community.