Hunger and homelessness continues to affect many people in our world — regardless of abundant resources. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual week long series of events where students can learn to appreciate what going hungry really means and how their daily choices impact local, national and global resources.

It's a St. Edward's tradition that takes place each November.

Events to Look Forward to

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Week-long
Let's share our plenty! Donation boxes will be located in various places around campus to collect food to be distributed to needy families in the Austin area.

The Global Table: How the World Eats
Week-long, South Congress Market
Learn about size, ingredients and value of meals from other parts of the world. Each day will focus on a different area.

Homelessness Service Project
November 14, 2009,Time TBD
Volunteer at the Austin Homeless Resource Fair! The event is part of a nationwide program that improves the delivery of services to homeless and near-homeless individuals by coordinating the existing fragmented human services system. By bringing together, in one site, a range of public and private services, the day-long event will provide information and assistance to homeless individuals to help them transition from the streets and shelters back into their communities.

Miles for a Mission 5K
November 15, 2009, 8 a.m., St. Edward’s University Campus
A St. Edward's University community non-competitive fun run/walk event for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university to benefit Campus Ministry outreach programs including: 

• Alternative Spring Break
• International Immersion
• S.E.R.V.E. Austin
• Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Food Drive

Get the registration form now.

24-hour Fast for Hunger
November 17, 2009, 5 p.m.-November 18, 2009, 5 p.m.
Members of the SEU community will act in solidarity with the poor of the world by giving up their meals for one day.

Prayer Service for the Hungry and Homeless
November 18, 2009, Time TBD
The SEU community is invited to gather together in prayer to recognize the humanity and dignity of people who live in hunger and have no place to call home and the struggle they go through.

Oxfam Hunger Banquet
November 16, 2009, 6:30-9 p.m., Mabee Ballroom C, Robert & Pearle Ragsdale Center
The event simulates a meal in which all of the world’s people, from the poorest to the wealthiest, dine together and approach the disparities head-on. This event helps people realize how hunger affects most of the global population.

Hunger Service Project
November 21, 2009, Time TBD
Volunteer your time at the Capital Area Food Bank. The Food Bank works to alleviate hunger in Central Texas.

To learn more about these events, contact Lou Serna or call 448-8537, or contact Liza Manjarrez or call 448-8534.