Victoria Area Homeless Coalition
Victoria Area Homeless Coalition
803 Pine Street
3615757842
2022 HUNGER & HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK
Monday, November 14th – Monday SNAP Challenge
The main idea behind the SNAP Challenge is simple: Eat for one day or week on a SNAP budget. The hunger-relief organization Foodshare proposes a budget of $4.15 per person, per day, which it says is the “average daily allowance” for SNAP beneficiaries.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that helps low-income people put food on the table. Participants in the SNAP Challenge will gain a better understanding of the program by being asked to make healthy & nutritious grocery shopping choices on the average SNAP benefit.
Tuesday, November 15th – Transit Tuesday (Details to Be Determined)
Please see VAHC Facebook page for updates or contact mthurman@midcoastfamily.org
Wednesday, November 16th – Day of Care at Christ Kitchen from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Day of Care at Christ Kitchen will be a day that the community can come together to give back to our homeless community. We are currently asking for vendors and community members to join this event. If you provide a service or are interested in donating items that you feel would contribute to this event, please contact Kim Pickens at krpickens@gmail.com
Person of Contact: Kim Pickens – United Way of Crossroads
Phone Number: 361-433-5388
Email: krpickens@gmail.com
Thursday, November 17th – Food Bank Drive (Details to Be Determined)
Please see VAHC Facebook page for updates or contact krpickens@gmail.com
Friday, November 18th – 19th – Sleep Out at The Deleon Plaza from 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Participants will be able to spend a night outside with minimal shelter and talk to local advocates about the needs of the homeless population in our community. This is an opportunity for community members to experience and share quality time with someone who is homeless, while also experiencing struggles and hardships of life on the streets. To learn more contact Sarrah Beaver.
Person of Contact: Sarrah Beaver – Victoria County Public Health Department (BeWell)
Phone Number: 361-578-6281 ext.3005
Email: sbeaver@vctx.org
Saturday, November 19th Hunger and Homeless Awareness Walk (Details to Be Determined)
Person(s) of Contact: Bethany Castro – United Way of the Crossroads
Email: bethany@unitedwaycrossroads.org
Mallory Thurman – Mid Coast Family Services
Email: mthurman@midcoastfamily.org
Email: endpovertyvahc@gmail.com