Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - Penn State Behrend 2018
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Schedule of Events
Friday, November 9th
Kick off: Reed Fundraising Tables 11:30 - 1 PM

Get all the information you need about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, and participate in a fun fundraiser and service!

  • Information Table

  • Lion's Pantry Fundraiser

  • Drop-in Service with Reality Check

Make tie blankets to donate to the Blizzard of Blankets!
Saturday, November 10th
MORNING VOLUNTEERING:

Volunteer Off-Campus at a Local Farm:

Join us for gleaning at a local farm to gather squash for the food bank.

Transportation is provided!
Meet at Reed Union Building at 9AM, return to campus at noon.


EVENING VOLUNTEERING:

Volunteer Off-Campus at Community Shelter Services:

Cook, serve, and enjoy a meal with guests at the shelter. C ome volunteer and learn more about the Erie community! 

Transportation is provided!
Meet at Reed Wintergarden at 3PM, return to campus at 6:45 PM.
Monday, November 12th
Can Castle Challenge Begins:

Registered student groups compete to create the best structure using items from the food drive donation list.

  • Roche Hall, 9 AM

Follow @psbservice on Instagram and vote for your favorite! Voting opens on Wednesday, November 14th after 12 PM! The winner will be announced on Friday, November 16th and will be awarded a catered appreciation party!
There are only a couple spots remaining! Email psbservice@psu.edu to confirm your participation and reserve a spot!
Oxfam Hunger Banquet

  • Dobbins Special Event Room, 5 PM

This interactive and cultural event teaches guests about food distribution and hunger throughout the world by bringing poverty statistics to life.

Not all guests will eat, dress is casual.
Tuesday, November 13th
Food Insecurity on College Campuses Presentation

o   Reed 117, 1:30 – 2:30

Join Behrend's Food Security Liaison, Rob Felger, as he presents on the nationwide issue of food insecurity among students. Learn how Behrend 
and other college campuses are addressing the issue.

Classes are welcome to attend.


Event held in collaboration with The Lion's Pantry Fundraiser.
Wednesday, November 14th

Can Castle Challenge Ends

  • Roche Hall, noon

Follow @psbservice on Instagram and vote for your favorite on Wednesday, November 14th after 12 PM! 

The winner will be announced on Friday, November 16th on Instagram and in our final newsletter.


Dinner for 6

  • McGarvey Commons, 5:30 PM

Dinner for 6 is a time for smaller groups of individuals to gather and enjoy an intimate dining experience. Come get to know each other as faculty members, staff, students, and most importantly - as a community. Please join us!

Our guest speaker this year is Mike Jaruszewicz, Vice President of Community Impact for the United Way of Erie County.


Free and open to all members of the Penn State Behrend community. RSVP below.
Thursday, November 15th
Action Fair

  • Reed Fundraising Tables, 11 - 1:30 PM

Get involved, take action: learn how you can directly help the homeless and hungry in our community. Local nonprofits will join student service groups on campus to share volunteer opportunities with you.


Drop-in Service with APO

Make scarves for the Blizzard of Blankets winter 
clothing and blanket drive during the Action Fair!

  • Reed Fundraising Tables, 11 - 1:30 PM

Drop-in Service: Sandwich Making

  • The Smith Chapel Living Room 5:30

Join the Cultural Cooking Club, OACS, ABC, and other groups for a fun drop-in service project!

All 100 sandwiches and brown bag lunches will be donated to the hungry and homeless in our community.

Vigil: Campus Ministries

  • The Smith Chapel, 8 PM

Join the Behrend Campus Ministries for a vigil  in recognition of the hungry and homeless in our Erie community, and across the country and world.

Contact Matthew Durney for more information: mgd93@psu.edu
Friday, November 16th
Final day to donate to Blizzard of Blankets. See info below.

Final day of the Lion's Pantry Fundraiser. See info below.

Keep an eye out for our last newsletter! We'll have the wrap up of the week's events and programming, and the Can Castle Challenge winner!
Opportunities throughout HHA Week:
Blizzard of Blankets
DONATE ON CAMPUS:
Drop off donations at
The Smith Chapel 
Mon-Fri  8 AM - 7 PM
 Oct. 29th - Nov. 16th
Lion's Pantry Fundraiser

Friday, November 9th - 16th,
Reed Fundraising Tables
11:00 AM - 1 PM
Behrend's Food Drive
for Second Harvest Food Bank
Starting today: pick up your food bag and item list at The Smith Chapel:
Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 7 PM or:

  1. Thursday, November 1st from 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. in Reed
  2. Monday, November 5th from 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. in Burke

Full bags can be dropped off at the Chapel (or request a pick up by contacting Rob Felger - x6602 rmf293@psu.edu) anytime before Tuesday, November 13 or you may bring your bag to the Dinner For Six event on Wednesday, November 14th at 5:30.

Our goal, in honor of Behrend's 70th anniversary and our founding year, is to collect and donate 1,948 pounds of food!
Civic Engagement | Penn State Behrend | psbservice@psu.edu