Campus events planned for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 14-17
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.
Hunger and Homelessness happens across the country, even at Western. According to a survey of Western Students, 4 in 10 students experienced some degree of food insecurity in the last 30 days, while 32.1% of students experienced some degree of housing insecurity.
WWU, along with the WWU Basic Needs program, Off Campus Living and the Western Success Scholars program invite you to participate in these events!
SNAP webinar: Monday, Nov. 14 from 3-4 p.m.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Basic Food in Washington, helps people buy groceries each month and avoid hunger.
This webinar will introduce students to the eligibility requirements and application logistics, discuss the similar Food Assistance Program available for non-citizens, and give tips on how to overcome barriers with the application process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to anonymously ask questions.
Hungry to Learn Documentary: Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in VU 552
Hungry to Learn introduces the faces behind an American crisis — college students so strapped to pay tuition that they don’t have enough money to eat or a place to live. A lack of food is just a symptom of the American Dream of a college education slipping out of reach. This documentary is not just about the devastating hunger crisis unfolding on American campuses, it is about what can — and should — be done about it. Join us for a viewing of the movie with discussion time to follow. Snacks included
Jam the Van food pantry drive: Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help support other Western students by donating non-expired, non-perishable foods to Western’s food pantries! Bring your donations to Red Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and help us fill the van with food!
Pull Up @ A Pantry: Thursday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This self-guided tour will take you to four on-campus food pantries and introduce you to on and off-campus services for basic needs. Start in or near the lobby of these buildings: Viking Union, Miller Hall, Fairhaven College, or the Communications Facility. Collect stamps to be entered to win a prize and tag the food pantries on socials to win an additional prize!