A collaboration of campus units, student groups, and community organizations, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) 2018 marks the next step in UCI’s efforts to support the needs of its students, faculty, staff, and community. Part of a nation-wide initiative, the week-long series of events, displays, and outreach aims to raise consciousness of the resources available and ways in which the UCI community can get involved.
Events range from film screenings and panel discussions to service opportunities and resource outreach. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the entire Anteater community are invited to learn more and take action throughout the week.
ALL WEEK | Clash of the Cans
Fight hunger by donating non-perishable goods during UCI’s annual Clash of the Cans food drive to benefit the UCI FRESH Basic Needs Hub food pantry.
ALL WEEK | UCI Humanities 2018 Campaign for the FRESH Basic Needs Hub
The School of Humanities has officially kicked off the second-annual ZotFunder fundraising campaign for the FRESH Basic Needs Hub. This year, the goal is to raise $20,000 for UCI students who either go hungry or are food insecure by Thanksgiving. The first $5,000 raised will be matched by a generous anonymous donor!
ALL WEEK | Art Installation at Viewpoint Gallery in the UCI Student Center
InSight magazine display (will be installed on 11/9 and torn down 11/16)
ALL WEEK | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Student Center Terrace
ASUCI and FRESH – Stop by for giveaways, service opportunities, and to learn about challenges college students face. Join Anteaters in Action assemble bags for donation to local shelters.
Tuesday, November 13 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Multipurpose Academic and Administrative Building (MPAA) 100
Women in Leadership Series – The Academic & Professional Women of UCI will be sharing a short film, Invisible Girl, based on the real-life experiences of Jennifer Friend ‘95. Following the film, Friend and Assistant Professor of Sociology Rachel Goldberg will share about their work on homelessness in Orange County. Registration includes lunch.
Wednesday, November 14 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Newkirk Alumni Center
Alumni United 4 OC – join the UCI Alumni Association and Northwestern Alumni OC to learn how OC United Way is working to close the hunger gap.
Wednesday, November 14 | Noon – 1 p.m. – High Tech Plaza (Between ICS 1 and Engineering Tower)
ICS & Engineering Food Drive – Help combat hunger at UCI by donating non-perishable goods during the ICS & Engineering Food Drive Hour. Donate 5 items, receive ICS & Engineering SWAG. Donate 10 items for an ICS tee!
Thursday, November 15 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center
Take 15 Minutes to Help the Hungry & Homeless – Make brown bag lunches for those in need, to be donated to local shelters.
Thursday, November 15 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – FRESH Basic Needs Hub
Film Screening: Eating Animals – Join FRESH for a screening of Eating Animals, an eye-opening film looking at the the environmental, economic, and public health consequences of factory farming.
Saturday, November 17 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Community Service Event – Pick green beans for donation to a local soup kitchen.