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November 14, 2022 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week ‌ ‌

November 12-20, 2022 is Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events. The Facts No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. But the reality is that hunger and homelessness are widespread problems that affect far too many people. In the United States Many Americans are living on the edge, forced to choose between basic necessities like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor. 37.2 million Americans live below the poverty level 580,000 Americans are homeless on a typical night 44 million Americans are at risk of suffering from hunger 1 in 6 children in the U.S. live in poverty Worldwide While there has been slow but steady progress over the past thirty years, there are still a tremendous number of people around the world who live in extreme poverty. 795 million people do not have enough to eat 767 million people live on $1.90 a day or less 6 children die each minute of a hunger-related disease 65.3 million refugees have been driven out of their homes For more facts, information on events, and volunteering, please visit  https://hhweek.org/

MEET MARYBETH FLETCHER MassBay's Case manager/resource specialist

Hi, my name is Marybeth Fletcher and I am the case manager and resource specialist at MassBay. I am a part of the Student Development team and I am available to any student who needs support accessing basic needs. There are supports on campus to help students access both food and housing. The food scholarship is offered by our S.N.A.C.C. Committee each semester. There are community pantries and SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. There are also community programs that assist students in finding and funding permanent housing and state housing programs for students experiencing housing insecurity. Please feel free to contact me at: Marybeth Fletcher, LCSW Case manager/resource specialist MassBay Community College To schedule a meeting: Marybeth’s calendar mfletcher@massbay.edu or 781-239-2757.

Check out my RESOURCES PAGE!

THANKSGIVING MEALS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED

Daniel’s Table 10 Pearl Street Framingham | 508-239-6691 508-239-6690 (Spanish) Register for to-go groceries for Framingham residents only https://danielstable.org/  Thanksgiving provisions- November 16 and 23- frozen sides from Jack’s Abby and roasted turkey and chicken from Daniel’s Table. You must be registered by calling the number above.  Celebration International Church Pick-up Location: 6 Loker Street, Wayland, MA 01778 Operation Turkey Express registration due by November 6 but it fills up. Register now. Pick up November 19 | 9am- 11am  Sign up required here: https://www.cicalive.org/events Pearl Street Cupboard Food Pantry 46 Park St Framingham Thanksgiving turkey and fixings distribution for pantry members 9am- 1pm on Nov. 22. To be a pantry member you must sign up in person ahead of time.  Curtis Family Feed- Thanksgiving Day hot meals in person- time TBD or call ahead for delivery in Framingham and Natick by calling Mark at 508-414-0299 MHSA/Bristol Lodge Immanuel Methodist Church | 545 Moody Street Waltham | 781-883-2050 https://www.mhsainc.org/foodpantry Soup kitchen open M-F 4:30pm-5:30pm. Open for Thanksgiving.  No registration required.  Local food pantries will be providing Thanksgiving fixings. For help accessing your local pantry, please email Marybeth Fletcher: mfletcher@massbay.edu For more updated information and resources, please visit the resources page:

Resources Page

MOBILE MARKET IS BACK!

MassBay has a partnership with Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30-12:30 on the Wellesley Hills Campus, and 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on the Framingham/Ashland campuses we will be hosting a fresh produce market. The produce mobile market is open to all members of the community who are on-campus, at the time of the market.    Pre-registration is recommended.

Pre-Register Here!

IMPORTANT DATES

THIS WEEK: N/A COMING UP: November 24 Thanksgiving Day (College Closed) November 25 Thanksgiving Recess (College Open/No DAY Classes)  November 25-27 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Classes Held November 28 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes  December 13 Last Day of DAY & EVENING Classes  December 14-20 Final Exams For more information and dates from the MassBay Academic Calendars, please visit: https://www.massbay.edu/academics/academic-calendar

You may complete a Graduation Application HERE If you have already applied for the Fall 2022 semester you do not need to complete a new application.   Questions on the graduation process? Visit Graduation Information Webpage   Questions on your graduation status? Email graduationstatus@massbay.edu

Graduation Information FAQ Page

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Join us for the Student Town Hall with President Podell!  President Podell looks forward to providing updates and hearing from you about your experiences at MassBay. We welcome feedback, concerns, ideas, suggestions, and of course, questions. Monday| November 14 | 1-2pm | WebEx Click HERE to Join!

JINDO: IT’S BINGO WITH A BEAT! Jindo is the music bingo party game of skill and luck that’s FUN for everyone! Join the CCSLA and your fellow Massachusetts Community Colleges for a game that mixes name-that-tune with bingo.  Tuesday, November 15 @ 7pm Click this link to join on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/jindojosh

VIRTUAL YOGA CLASSES The MassBay Department of Athletics, Recreation & Wellness is excited to announce that Virtual Yoga is back!   These FREE sessions are open to all MassBay students, faculty, and staff, and will once again be led by certified E-RYT200 yoga instructor Peter Kelly.   Class will take place each Friday at 2pm starting 10/7 and will run through the 2022-23 academic year.    To receive the Zoom link for the class, or if you have any questions, please email athletics@massbay.edu.

Library Happenings November 2022 Check out what’s happening at the Library this month!

Visit the Student Events Calendar in OneLogin for more events and event information (including links)!

NEED HELP? HAVE QUESTIONS? VISIT THE VIRTUAL Q & A CENTER! Connect virtually with a member of our Support Squad through WebEx. The MassBay Support Squad is available to answer a wide range of questions! www.massbay.edu/ask

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