Chico State Basic Needs: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Series of Events Nov 18-22

Announced on: Wednesday, Nov. 06, 2024

Chico State Basic Needs and CalFresh Outreach is hosting a series of events for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, an important initiative aimed at raising awareness about food insecurity & homelessness.

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is November 18-22nd

Throughout this week, we invite all students, faculty, and community members to participate in various activities designed to foster understanding and support for those affected by hunger and homelessness. Our events will include:

All Week - Nutrition and Food Science Association Can Drive: Help the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry, which serves 400-500 students daily. Donate high-demand items like protein snacks, shelf-stable foods, and hygiene products. All donors will be entered in a prize raffle. Drop off donations at SSC 196, Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM.

All Week - Crowdfunding Campaign: Help Keep the Pantry Open! The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry needs your support to stay open. Last year, Basic Needs spent $150,000 on food and $50,000 on emergency grants but only raised $90,000. Help us bridge this gap and ensure students can focus on their studies, not their next meal. Support the Basic Needs Project to keep students on track to graduate.

Donate Here: https://catsgiveback.csuchico.edu/campaigns/support-basic-needs-during-housing-and-homelessness-week

Monday, November 18: Cal-Fresh tabling outside the Pantry (SSC 196) from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Stop by to get your questions answered and learn about applying for Cal-Fresh.

Tuesday, November 19: Chico State Basic Needs is celebrating the season with a Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway for support program students! Baskets filled with holiday essentials will be given to partners like EOP, TRIO SSS, and PATH Scholars. If you're in one of these programs, sign up through your support program to participate!

Wednesday, November 20: Join Scott Grist, Program Manager of the University Organic Vegetable Project, outside the Pantry (SSC 196) from 10:30 AM–12 PM for fresh farm produce and insights on the benefits of eating organic!

Thursday, November 21: Join us at the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry from 12 PM–2 PM for a CalFresh Tasting event! Enjoy vegetarian chili and cornbread made with pantry ingredients. Stop by for a hearty meal and learn more about available resources!

Friday, November 22: Wrap up Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week with us in the Pantry (SSC 196) from 11 AM–1 PM for some popcorn!