Hunger Week Events
March 27, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Resource Fair
Monday March 27 - 10am-3pm - Cate Center
Come see what resources Meredith College and the surrounding community has to offer.
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Hear from the Daisy Trade food pantry, the Meredith Counseling office, and more!
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Grab a map of campus resources, send advocacy letters, and enter our raffle to win some awesome prizes.
Farmer's Market and Food Tasting in Garden
Tuesday March 28
Come down to the Dickson Foundation Community Garden on Tuesday, March 28th between 12-5 pm for some fun activities ourdoors.
Grab some produce for free! Faculty are asked to pay what you can or make a donation to Hunger Week efforts.
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Plant a seed to take home and watch it grow!
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Take some free samples of pantry-related, dorm-friendly recipes. There will be recipe cards if you want to recreate them at home!
Empty Bowls Banquet
Thursday, March 30 - 5pm - Belk Dining Hall
Join us for a night together to learn about hunger and food insecurity. All participants will receive a ceramic bowl created by local potters.
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Hear from Dr. LeGreco about her book Everybody Eats - a collection of case studies in Greensboro, North Carolina related to food justice activism and the importance of communication in building secure and just food systems.
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Door prize opportunities will be available.
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Admission is free for students, $10 for faculty, staff, and community members.
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Ticket reservations required for all.
Share Your Plate and Bake Sale
Wednesday, March 29 - 10 to 5pm
Cate Center, Carlyle Campbell Library, SMB Atrium
Decorate a plate with what home means to you.
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Participate in the social media challenge to show your table, what it means to you, and to your friends and family! We encourage you to think of those who do not have a place at the table or meal to enjoy to raise awareness of the issue of hunger around us!
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#ShareYourTableMC and tag @meredith
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Grab some bundt cakes from our bakesale to Kick Hunger in the Bundt!
Pie a Faculty Member at STUNT
Friday March 31 - 3:30-5:30 pm - BDH Courtyard
Come have some fun at STUNT and pie a member of the Food and Nutrition Faculty!