Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

November 15-21. Learn. Connect. Give. Support.

Nov. 15–21, 2026Ìý

Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is a nationally recognized week focused on raising awareness about food and housing insecurity and creating opportunities to learn, volunteer and give.Ìý

At Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, the Basic Needs Center invites students, faculty and staff to learn more about the basic needs landscape, connect with campus and community resources and take action to support our community.Ìý

Why Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Matters

Food and housing insecurity affect college students across the country and here at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Students may experience challenges accessing nutritious, affordable and culturally relevant food, maintaining stable and safe housing or meeting other essential needs.Ìý

  • 25% of students experienced food insecurityÌý
  • 20% of students experienced housing insecurityÌý
  • 7% of students experienced homelessnessÌý

These experiences can affect can affect students’ physical and emotional well-being, create barriers to academic engagement and success, and greatly impact their overall college experience. Increasing awareness of basic needs insecurity can help reduce stigma, connect more students with available resources and build a campus community where people feel comfortable seeking support.

Get Involved During Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Throughout the week, the Basic Needs Center offers opportunities to learn about basic needs, connect with resources and support the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder community. Explore each day's theme and find ways to participate.Ìý

ÌýÌýMonday, Nov. 16: Learn
Stop by Basic Needs Center tables across campus to learn about food and housing insecurity at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder and beyond.Ìý

ÌýÌýTuesday, Nov. 17: ConnectÌý
Explore campus and community resources through the and . You can also join at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church for a free community dinner.

ÌýÌýWednesday, Nov. 18: GiveÌý
Bring a donation to the men's basketball game to support the Basic Needs Center, or stop by BNC tables across campus for free snacks. See food drive details below.Ìý

ÌýÌýThursday, Nov. 19: SupportÌý
Visit the Basic Needs Center's from 2–4 p.m. at Kittredge Central for free groceries.ÌýÌý

ÌýÌýFriday, Nov. 20: ImpactÌý
Follow the and to see the impact of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week and how our campus community came together to support students.Ìý

Support the Basic Needs Center at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØbasketball gamesÌý

Cheer on the Buffs and support students in our community by bringing a food or personal care donation to either basketball game.Ìý

ÌýÌý | Nov. 14 @ 1 p.m.
Students who bring a food donation will receive bonus Charged Up Rewards points, which can help them earn priority access to Big 12 basketball game tickets.Ìý

ÌýÌý | Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m.Ìý
Sports Pass holders who donate a food item will earn bonus Charged Up Rewards points. Students without a Sports Pass who donate a food item will receive a FREE game ticket plus bonus Charged Up Rewards points.

Faculty, staff and community members who donate a food item at either game will receive a promo code for future game tickets, including FREE general admission tickets or discounted reserved seating tickets.

Find Basic Needs Support

If you’re having trouble accessing enough food, finding or maintaining stable housing, or meeting other essential needs, the Basic Needs Center can help you explore your options and connect with support.Ìý

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder students can access food assistance, housing resources and other basic needs services on campus and in the community.Ìý

Support the Basic Needs Center

You can support the Basic Needs Center throughout the year. Financial and physical donations, food and personal care drives and other forms of support help connect Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder students with food, housing and essential resources.Ìý