The purpose of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is to raise awareness and empathy concerning hunger and homelessness, and to help promote the national endeavor to end hunger and homelessness. 

Throughout the week of November 13 – 18, 2011, the Division of Volunteer Efforts will be spearheading several events and programs dealing with hunger and homelessness. All events are available for COMPASS credit.

This Year's Programs Include:

• Opening Mass

  Sunday, November 13: 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m., Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
  The collection from each mass will benefit St. John's Soup Kitchen which serves over 700 men and women in Newark each day. Additionally, prayer cards will be distributed, featuring the story of a homeless person who benefits from St. John's ministry.
  
  

• Table of Plenty

  Monday, November 14: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Campus Ministry Lounge, Boland Hall
  Join us for a simple, soup-kitchen style lunch, while the staff of St. John's Soup Kitchen tell us about the lives of those who they serve. Is there really a table of plenty? Free-will donations accepted.
  COMPASS Credit
  
  

• Faces of the Homeless Panel

  Tuesday, November 15: 7:30 p.m., McNulty Amphitheater
  Meet the brave young men and women of Covenant House as they share their stories of struggle and triumph over homelessness and how Covenant House has helped them through the process.
  COMPASS Credit
  
  

• Hunger Banquet

  Wednesday, November 16: 6 p.m., Main Lounge, University Center
  Will you be fortunate enough to have dinner tonight? This program illustrates the inequalities of the world and allows participants to experience first-hand how our decisions affect others in the world. A free dinner will be served.
  COMPASS Credit
  
  

• Covenant House Candlelight Vigil

  Thursday, November 17: 4:30 p.m., NYC Times Square
  Support Covenant House International by showing solidarity for homeless teens around the world. Bus transportation provided for SHU students. Community service hours given.
  COMPASS Credit
  
  

• PB&J for the Hungry

  Friday, November 18: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Main Lounge Foyer
  Can you spare 5 minutes? Come be a part of the solution by making a sandwich for the hungry. Community service hours given.
  COMPASS Credit