National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Traditionally, the week before Thanksgiving, various organizations such as Campus Ministry, Student Government, fraternities, sororities, and a variety of student clubs of the University of Detroit Mercy, sponsor events to promote Hunger Awareness Week. Activities have included such things as:
- Dodgeball tournament with admission is a can of food
- A candlelight vigil
- Participate in a sleep out
- Take part in a Fast-A-Thon
- Collect money for various organizations like Oxfam, Gleaners Food Bank, local food agencies
- Attend a variety of lectures, panel discussions about hunger and homelessness
- Volunteer at the Detroit Rescue Mission
- Participate in a Homelessness Advocacy Walk
Hunger Awareness Week is sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness.
