Southwestern College is hosting Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week for the third consecutive year to help students facing food and housing insecurities. From Nov. 18-22, the week features special breakfast bars at the Jag Kitchen hosted by many campus organizations, student-led panels, financial planning workshops and donation drives.
“As a former Southwestern College student and someone who experienced food insecurity and homelessness, it warms my heart to see so many people offer their support and compassion for this project,” said Patricia Bartow, Jag Kitchen creator and coordinator of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week at Southwestern College. “All the work our campus is doing, not just this week but year-round, is to help our students remove any and all barriers so they may focus on their education and their dreams.”
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Southwestern College is anchored by special events and workshops, including a student and community resource fair and a fashion show featuring outfits from the SWC Cares Closet, a campus organization that provides students with free clothing.
View the poster for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.
Full List of Events
Monday, Nov. 18
Special Breakfast Bar
Jag Kitchen (Room 554)
9 a.m.
Sponsored by the Hunger-Free Initiative.
Served by College Police Department and Black Alliance.
Interactive Student Panel
Kick-off the week with a student-led panel on addressing student hunger and homelessness.
Location L238 South
Noon–1 p.m.
Dress for Success
S202
11:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sponsored by Extended Opportunity Programs & Services.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Special Breakfast Bar
Jag Kitchen (Room 554)
9 a.m.
Sponsored by the Hunger-Free Initiative.
Served by Veteran Services and the Pre-Law Club.
Resource Fair + “Living Out of Your Car”
We’re bringing resources for students and the community to help with food, housing and more.
Jaguar Walk
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Living Right When Money is Tight
S202
11 a.m.–noon
Sponsored by Extended Opportunity Programs & Services.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Special Breakfast Bar
Jag Kitchen (Room 554)
9 a.m.
Sponsored by the Hunger-Free Initiative.
Served by the Office of Student Services.
Cares Closet Fashion Show
We’re showing off items from the Cares Closet — all items are available for students.
Student Union East
Noon
Sponsored by the Cares Closet.
Snacks provided by Teacher Ed. Prep.
Financial Planning Workshop
S202
1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Sponsored by Extended Opportunity Programs & Services.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Special Breakfast Bar
Jag Kitchen (Room 554)
9 a.m.
Sponsored by the Hunger-Free Initiative.
Served by Child Dev., Astra Jag Kitchen clubs.
Mighty Mug Meals
Learn quick, yet mighty meals, you can make in a coffee mug with a few simple ingredients. Limited supplies, first come, first serve.
Jag Kitchen (Room 554)
Session 1: 10:30-10:50 a.m.
Session 2: 11-11:20 a.m.
Sponsored by the Jag Kitchen and the ASO.
Cal-Fresh Same-Day Service
S202
8 a.m.–noon
Sponsored by Extended Opportunity Programs & Services.
Friday, Nov. 22
Professional Development Day
Southwestern College employees are invited to workshops to learn how to best serve students fighting food and housing insecurities.
Employees can register in My Learning Plan.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Staff Dining Room
Sponsored by Academic Senate.
