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Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
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Mon, Nov 17, 2025 8:00 AM –
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 5:00 PM CST (GMT-6)
Hughes-Trigg Student Center
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Recognized nationally at hundreds of colleges and universities, HHAW highlights the realities of food and housing insecurity impacting college students across the country. Throughout the week, we’ll collaborate with campus partners to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and destigmatize the use of community resources like food pantries and shelters.
As part of this initiative, we’re also hosting a food drive competition between campus partners to support The Shop, SMU’s on-campus food pantry serving students in need. The food drive competition will run from 11/17 - 11/21. The winner will be announced the week after Thanksgiving break.
Interested in getting involved or learning more about HHAW? Explore our scheduled events and details on The Shop’s SMU360 page.
Agenda
Past Events
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week: Cards of Care
In recognition of Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, we invite students to join us in creating Cards of Care for fellow students navigating food and housing insecurity. In addition to this service activity, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the disproportionate impacts of food and housing insecurity on diverse communities, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week: Food of Fortune
Join Engage Dallas and the Office of Student Advocacy and Support in learning about the impacts of food and housing insecurity and the incredible work our Engage Dallas students are doing to support those navigating these challenges.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: Food + Mood
Join the Office of Wellbeing Education and the Office of Student Advocacy and Support to learn about the impacts food and housing insecurity have on your wellbeing through a fun game of Plinko! Students will also have the opportunity to learn about local food and housing resources.
The Food + Mind tabling event is a part of The Shop’s Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week Campaign! Together, we can learn about and combat food and housing insecurity amongst college students.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: Pantry Hacks
Want to cook on a budget? Need help navigating American grocery stores? Join The Shop and the Moody Graduate School as help students explore American grocery stores, couponing, and shopping on a budget!
*This is a come and go tabling event. Feel free to stop by to learn about shopping on a budget and how American grocery stores operate!
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 8:00 AM
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 4:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 4:00 PM
Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: Food Drive Competition
It's the season of giving! Join us in supporting our students in need by participating in our inaugural HHAW food drive competition. All donations will be given to The Shop, SMU's on-campus food pantry that supports students in need by providing groceries and daily essentials.
Want to participate in our food drive? Check out our donation drop-boxes at the following locations:
* Fraternity and Sorority Life (HTSC #221)
* Wellbeing Education(HTSC #208)
* Dean of Students (HTSC #205)
*Engage Dallas/RLSH students may drop off their donations here
* SCIE & Women and LGBT Center (HTSC #218)
* Moody Hall, Dean’s Office (Moody Hall #359)
*Graduate students may drop off their donations here
Interested in getting involved or learning more about HHAW? Explore our scheduled events and details on The Shop’s SMU360 page!