Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

DISH Food Pantry Thanksgiving Drive

Help us stock the DISH Food Pantry for Thanksgiving! If you would like to donate, please visit our Amazon Wish List and select the items you would like to donate. Then, mail to the DISH Food Pantry at 250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA, 02129. In order to benefit the BHCC Foundation, please shop using Amazon Smiles!

Social Media Campaign: When I have food, I can.

Show your support for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month by sharing your response to the prompt "When I have food, I can..." on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

Events

Talking Politics with the DISH and Single Stop: Hunger and Poverty

Wednesday, October 28, 4 p.m.
TALKING POLITICS stimulates and supports meaningful conversations on the BHCC campus that raise critical consciousness and inspire community engagement in relation to significant contemporary topics. As a kick-off for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month, Community Engagement will be hosting an event to discuss how politics and the upcoming election will influence policies surrounding hunger and homelessness.
Join via WebEx by clicking this link.

Housing Resources with Single Stop

Every Friday in November (6, 13, and 20) at 9:30 a.m.
Do you need assistance with rent or low-income housing? Visit the Single Stop Housing Resources workshop to receive help and support. Workshops are held every Friday in November (6th, 13th, and 20th) at 9:30 a.m.
Single Stop WebEx Room

Workers' Rights

Thursday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ag-healeys-fall-webinar-series-tickets-126469743407

SNAP Webinar

Monday, November 16, 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to get registered for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)! Join Single Stop via WebEx for more information  https://bhcc.webex.com/meet/singlestop

Attorney General's Office Workshop: Tenant and Landlord Rights

Tuesday, November 17, 1 p.m.
Are you renting an apartment or house? Have questions about your rights as a tenant? Join this workshop to learn more.
Single Stop WebEx Room

How to Stretch a Dollar

Wednesday, November 18, 1 p.m.
Join Financial Coach Julie from JVS to learn budgeting skills and how to manage your money! Join Single Stop via WebEx for more information. Link to register is: https://www.facebook.com/CCCBI/. 

Financial Literacy

Wednesday, November 18 at 3 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ag-healeys-fall-webinar-series-tickets-126469743407

Community Chat with President Eddinger: Basic Needs Insecurity at BHCC

Wednesday, November 18, 1 p.m.
Join President Eddinger and a student panel to learn more about basic needs insecurity at Bunker Hill Community College.
Join via WebEx! 

Link to join: https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=mdaa42608366a714196191e8594b5f019
password: basicneeds

Wounded Warrior Project Presentation

Tuesday, November 19, 1 p.m.
In honor of Veteran's Day, please join us for an informational presentation from Cindy Parsons, a spokesperson from the Wounded Warrior Project.

Link to join:
Join by webex: https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9af3811abc11e2b1ab3421ed9b7e66f2

Event number: 172 722 1572
Password: UDp23deTwq5
Join by phone: 1-877-668-4493
Access code: 172 722 1572

COVID-19 Assistance to Immigrants 

Thursday, November 19 at 2 p.m.
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ag-healeys-fall-webinar-series-tickets-126469743407

Hungry to Learn Documentary

Friday, November 20th at 1pm
Join Single Stop and DISH to learn more about our offices and how you can receive support with food, housing, and financial management! We will also be discussing the Hungry to Learn Documentary by Soledad O'Brien. This film discusses food insecurity on colleges campuses and the advocacy work that is taking place across the country.

Link to join: https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=m7d93959a524a487e87ee3ea97462f9e2
Password: hhweek

ID Theft & Scams Awareness

Monday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Sign UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ag-healeys-fall-webinar-series-tickets-126469743407

Additional Resources

Hungry to Learn Video
https://soledadobrienproductions.com/hungerfilm

Library guide in support of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.
https://libguides.bhcc.mass.edu/hungerhomelessness