National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 13 – November 21, 2023

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is celebrated each year, one week before Thanksgiving.  With the upcoming holiday season and harsh winters, it can be a particularly difficult time for many, especially those who are struggling with hunger and shelter. Throughout the week, people all across the nation make donations and volunteer for programs to help those in need.

Here at SMCM, we are hosting a variety of events and programming aimed at educating and addressing the issues of hunger and homelessness, especially as it relates to our campus and our local community.  From a food drive to 5K, there is sure to be an event for everyone.

Stock the Pantry Food Drive
Joint SMCM & Community Event
November 13 – 21, 2023
Details on donation sites can be found HERE

Access to Documentaries Addressing Food Insecurities

•  Hunger in America (51 minutes)
  – Tuesday, November 15, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
  – Wednesday, November 16, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Hungry to Learn (84 minutes)
  – Thursday, November 17, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Day of Service
SMCM Students & HOPE Food Pantry
Saturday, November 19, 8:45 am – 11:00 am
For details and to sign up, contact Derek Young (dmyoung@smcm.edu)

Thanksgiving 5k Run/Walk & Fun Walk (and Food Drive)
Sponsored by CBRC
Saturday, November 18, 8:30 Check-in (late registration), 9:00 am Start Time
Our partners at CBRC (Chesapeake Bay Running Club) are hosting a 5K at St. Mary’s City and will be collecting food donations for our campus food pantry again this year.  This event is super fun and all entry fee proceeds support St. Mary’s County Special Olympics and food donations for our campus and local food banks.
Event Details and Registration can be found HERE

To learn more about what you can do to take action, please visit the Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week website at https://hhweek.org

For more information contact Sarah Cannavo (slcannavo@smcm.edu)