Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2015

Food Drive for Capital Area Food Bank
Nov. 15-20
Donate canned goods and other nonperishable items for the food drive to benefit D.C. residents through the Capital Area Food Bank. Items can be dropped off at bins located in academic and campus buildings, including 1957 E St., NW, the Marvin Center, Phillips Hall and Rice Hall. Bins also will be placed in residence halls, including 1959 E St., NW, Amsterdam, Dakota, Fulbright, FSK, Guthridge, Shenkman, JBKO, Munson and South Hall.

SNAP Challenge
Nov. 16-20
The annual “SNAP Challenge” offers the GW community a glimpse into the difficulties faced by those who live on the $4.50 per day budget provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Participants gain a better understanding of the difficult choices made by low-income Americans and spark a desire to advocate for those who go hungry.

The Homelessness Bill of Rights
Nov. 16

7 p.m., Marvin Center, Betts Theatre
Witness performers from the Street Sense Theatre “Staging Hope” workshop, led by Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson. They will perform scenes, monologues, poetry and songs. After the show, meet the performers and learn more about advocating for the homeless.

Healing Hunger with Harmony  
Nov. 17
8 p.m., Marvin Center, Continental Ballroom
Members of the GW and D.C. communities come together for an evening of song and dance. Admission is free, but a donation of a nonperishable food item is suggested.

Advocacy Training and Outreach for Voter Diversity
Training on Nov. 17 following “Hunger with Harmony,” Marvin Center, Continental Ballroom
Outreach 4 p.m. Nov. 20, various locations in D.C.
Attend a training to improve minority representation in voting on Nov. 17 and an outreach event on Nov. 20 to register people experiencing homelessness to vote. A letter writing campaign advocating for affordable housing also will kick off this week.

Hunger Banquet
Nov. 19
7 p.m., Marvin Center, Continental Ballroom
Attend this free dinner where a random lottery determines your income bracket and meal. Guests will discuss and reflect on the experience following speeches from guest speakers.