GREENSBORO, N.C. — Sunday kicks off National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Guilford County, and organizers are doing their part to raise awareness by hosting numerous events aimed at informing the community and helping those suffering from homelessness.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners declared this week National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at their Nov. 7 board meeting. The campaign is sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness.
"Guilford County stands firmly in supporting our most vulnerable residents, including those who are facing food insecurity and homelessness," said Board of Commissioners Chair Melvin "Skip" Alston. "We encourage everyone to participate in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and come together in the events planned to help share resources to those who may need it the most, as it's a powerful reminder that we can make a difference when we come together as One Guilford."
The following is a list of events around the Triad associated with the campaign:
Food Drive
Monday, Nov. 18 – Friday, Nov. 22
Donations will be accepted at the following locations:
- Guilford County Social Services – Greensboro office, 1203 Maple St., Greensboro
- Guilford County Social Services – High Point office, 325 E Russell Ave., High Point
- NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center, 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro
Community Outreach Event
Monday, Nov. 18 | 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: 201 Fourth St., High Point
Join the City of High Point Community & Neighborhood Development to learn about resources available to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Expo
Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 2500 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro
Join Guilford County Schools to learn about resources available to students and families.
Movie Night and Community Discussion
Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: 210 Oakwood St., High Point
Join the CoC for a free movie night. Enjoy complimentary food and participate in a community discussion on homelessness. Register here.
Youth Homelessness 101 Training
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: 1601 Huffine Mill Rd., Greensboro
Wear green to spread awareness of youth homelessness and join youth Focus for a free training to learn about youth homelessness and local organizations supporting youth in crisis. Registration is full.
Community Outreach Event
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: 360 W Gate City Blvd., Greensboro
Join Tiny House Community Development HOPE Center to learn about resources available to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Volunteer Day
Friday, Nov. 22
Wear purple to spread awareness of homelessness and volunteer at local organizations.
To learn more about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Guilford County, contact the Guilford County Continuum of Care at infoCoC@guilfordcountync.gov.
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