2023

Spartan Food Security Council

Spartan Food Security Council, Michigan State University
842 Chestnut Rd.

517-455-6141

Event #1: Monday, November 13th from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- SFSC Food Drive for the MSU Student Parent Resource Center at Spartan Stadium Tower Lobby (535 Chestnut Road East Lansing, MI 48824) https://serve.msu.edu/service-project.cfm?projectID=4734

Event #2: Monday, November 13th from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- SFSC x MRULE (Multi Racial Unity Living Experience) Roundtable Discussion on Food and Collective Consciousness at Club Spartan (3rd Floor Case Hall, 842 Chestnut Rd. East Lansing, MI 48824)

Event #3: Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- SFSC x MSU Student Parent Resource Center Care Package at Case Hall (Room 334A, 842 Chestnut Rd. East Lansing, MI 48824)

Event #4: Friday, November 17th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- SFSC x SLE Culinary Services Live Cooking Demo. at Brody Square (241 Brody W, East Lansing, MI 48825)

Event #1 is a food drive in conjunction with the MSU Alumni Office. From 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13th, students, faculty, and community members will be able to donate dry foods (requested goods listed on attached link) and receive swag. There may even be a special Spartan in attendance! The donations from the food drive will be used during Event #3 which is a collaboration between the Spartan Food Security Council and the MSU Student Parent Resource Center. Students and their families will be making/decorating baskets to be gifted to parents who remain on campus during the Thanksgiving break.

Event #2 is a roundtable discussion on campus. Event #4 is a live cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Luis “Ben” Segueda. He will be showcasing how to transform pantry staples (especially non-perishables) into quick, nutritious meals.

Email: RSO.SFSC@msu.edu

Instagram: @spartanfoodsecurity

by michael

Bethesda Project

Bethesda Project
via zoom

2159851600

All are invited to join our Lunch & Learn presentation and discussion with Bethesda Project program staff, Kharisma Goldston and Stephen Kotch surrounding their takeaways from the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference which took place this past July in Washington, DC. The conference is one of the largest opportunities for service providers, system leaders, advocates, and others to gather and share ideas. Kharisma, Director of Shelter, and Stephen, Program Coordinator at Bethesda Project My Brother’s House, were selected to attend the conference as a professional development opportunity. The conversation will focus on a recap of what they learned from the conference, in particular, how best to assist aging populations. There will be time for thoughtful group discussion and questions. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApc-qupzMuGtx9W8tkVQ6gDMJEN9wOQKur#/registration

Email: ahoughton@bethesdaproject.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethesda_project/

by michael

Bethesda Project

Bethesda Project
1524 South St

2159851600

Join us and our friends at Rex at the Royal for a guided spirit and cocktail tasting and demonstration. The lineup features three spirits for you to sip as you learn not just about the spirits themselves, but also how to taste, how to pair with other flavors, and how to pick something out for your home bar. You'll go home with a gift bag including a cocktail glass, recipe card and spirit-infusion kit, so you can show off what you learned at your next cocktail party! Buy tickets here: https://resy.com/cities/pha/venues/rex-at-the-royal/events/supporting-hunger-homelessness-2023-11-17?seats=2&date=2023-11-01

Email: ahoughton@bethesdaproject.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethesda_project/

by michael

SaLT: Service and Learning Together

SaLT: Service and Learning Together
1043 Fairview Avenue

8476123815

On November 11 we will be hosting our Shop N Drop program , we serve approximately 420 families food, essential household items, baked good, chicken and paper towels, toilet paper. SaLT: Service and Learning Together is a student led, adult supervised program. Shop N’ Drop's mission is a testament to inclusivity and compassion, serving a community that resonates with diversity and resilience. Our outreach touches the lives of 99% of the 1735 individuals, spanning across 420 families, all of whom proudly call Highland Park or Highwood home. These are individuals who are not just low-income, but also hail from various racial backgrounds, with approximately 70% of them being children who represent the future, and approximately 5% being seniors who are the bearers of invaluable wisdom. We stand committed to making a meaningful difference in their lives.

Email: idafiore3@gmail.com
Twitter: @SaLT_Service
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

by michael

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield Community College, GCC Permaculture Club and the Corner Pantry
1 College Drive

https://www.gcc.mass.edu/events/free-farmers-market/

The GCC Permaculture Club and the Corner Pantry co-sponsor a free farmer’s market—free fresh veggies for all GCC students!

Email: rebelo@gcc.mass.edu

by michael

Shawnee Community College

Shawnee Community College, Shawnee Community College
8364 Shawnee College Rd.

6186343270

Grilling for Good - an event that will feature a complimentary lunch to all who come. This will also serve as the launch for our food and supply drive for the rebranding of our pantry, Bernie's Place. We will also be serving lunch at the three extension centers.

Email: kevinh@shawneecc.edu
Twitter: @ShawneeCollege
Instagram: @shawnee_college

by michael

Greenbrier Public Schools

Greenbrier Public Schools, 7 schools in district wide program
4 School Drive

5016794808

The entire school district staff of over 450 will receive training throughout the week on the identification of homelessness and appropriate, targeted local support available for students and families.

Throughout the week and into December, the school district is partnering with Harps Food for “Grocery Sacks for Backpacks,” allowing for Harps customers to purchase a $10 grocery sack of food that will feed one of our students for a weekend. The grocery sack will be donated to one of our seven food pantries to be used for one of the over 100 food backpacks that are provided to at least 100 students weekly.

Our bi-annual Project Serve Success Fair will be held on November 16th. The community and grant sponsored event allows for homeless and other at risk families to access a wide variety of resources to assist during the winter season. Stations include coats, toboggans, gloves, socks, basic medical care items, personal hygiene items, food boxes, books for kids, PreK information, food boxes, and more.

Email: martink@greenbrierschools.org
Twitter: @grnbrierschools
Instagram: greenbrierschools

by michael

Fenix Youth Project

Fenix Youth Project
923 Mount Hermon Rd

443-736-7028

Lunch & Learn: Addressing Youth Homelessness! Our event aims to bring together community members, advocates, and leaders to raise awareness about youth homelessness and discuss effective strategies for ending it. We have assembled a panel of esteemed individuals whose voices are pertinent to this movement, including experts, advocates, and individuals who have experienced homelessness firsthand. We believe that their insights will inspire meaningful dialogue and action.

In-Person Event

Email: amber@fenixyouthproject.org
Twitter: @Fenix_YP
Instagram: @Fenix_yp

by michael