Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program (held the week before Thanksgiving in November) where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.

November 16-20, 2025

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Take Action

Volunteer.

Search for an Awareness Week event near you and find out how to get involved.

View the toolkit to learn how to organize a great Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Bring Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to your community, Register your event.

Read about more ways to help out in your community.

Educate.

Get the facts on why people experience homelessness, and how you can help end hunger and homelessness.