As a dedicated humanitarian, Chapin fought to end world hunger. He was a key participant in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977.Harry Chapin: The Gold Medal Collection, album notes, Elektra/Asylum Records, 1988. In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work.
As a dedicated humanitarian Chapin fought to end world hunger He was a key participant in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977Harry Chapin The Gold Medal Collection album notes Elektra/Asylum Records 1988 In 1987 Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work