As the holidays approach, people take time to consider what they’re thankful for and many choose to donate some of their time, attention, and resources to others. In that spirit of giving, each year the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness sponsor Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week during the week prior to Thanksgiving. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is designed to educate the public, draw attention to the problem of poverty, and build up the base of volunteers and supporters for local anti-poverty agencies. Groups spend this week generating publicity about hunger and homelessness and holding a series of events to engage their communities.

Here at Georgia Tech, GAPIRG Campus Action will be holding a food and toiletry drive from Monday until Saturday, and wrapping up Hunger and Homelessness Week on Sunday by partnering with the Midtown Free Fridge to package and distribute donations. Please join us as we make sure all students have access to food this holiday season!