November is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to the pressing issues affecting millions around the world. Join Germanna in learning about the challenges faced by those without secure access to food and shelter, and ignite change through education, advocacy, and community action.
Breaking Barriers: Michael Turner's Experience
November 14 · 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Campus, Workforce and Technology Center (SP2), Sealy Auditorium
Join us for an important and thought-provoking event as Michael Turner dedicates a special session of his Greatness Series to Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month.
Community Resource Fair
November 19 · 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Campus, V. Earl Dickinson Building (SP1), First Floor
Join us at our fall Community Resource Fair, where over 35 community partners will showcase services related to health, hunger, and homelessness support. Enjoy free haircuts, vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure and glucose checks, tasty snacks, and more. Students can enter raffles for a shot at winning fantastic prizes.
Mobile Food Pantry
November 26 · 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Campus parking lot
The Mobile Food Pantry is a drive-thru style pantry with items including fresh and frozen proteins, fruits, vegetables, pantry items, and more. No registration is required. Use OrderAhead as a fast, convenient, and private way for you and your family to get the food you need.
Mobile Food Pantry
November 27 · 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Locust Grove Campus parking lot
Meet the Mobile Food Pantry on the Locust Grove Campus to get the food that you need. No registration is required, and you can use OrderAhead as a fast and private way to order for pickup on November 27.
Bear Basics Food & Clothing Drive
All Month Long
Fredericksburg Area Campus (building entrances)
Stafford County Center, Maureen Delaney Room 104
Locust Grove Campus, Counseling Office, Room 205
Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology, Classroom 111
Support the Bear Necessities Food Pantry this November by donating essential food and clothing items. Your contributions will help neighbors facing food insecurity and homelessness. We're collecting the following items:
- Non-food essentials: toiletries, new socks, underwear, and T-shirts (in original packaging)
- Cooking staples: cooking oil, flour, condiments, beans, rice, seasoning packets, and spices