Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is recognized across the United States each November. In honor of that week, Next Course Food Recovery is inviting the campus community to a Hunger Simulation being facilitated by DMARC, a local organization that manages a food pantry network of 14 sites.

DMARC has shared that they have consistently been having their busiest months ever. This August, they saw an 18% increase from last August – with 23,886 people making 27,142 visits to DMARC food pantries.

Come to the Hunger Simulation to learn more about the issue of food insecurity in Central Iowa. This is an interactive, engaging experience.

It will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Conference Rooms 310-311. Register on DUgood.

Next Course Food Recovery recruits and trains volunteers to collect leftover, untouched food from the dining halls, catering events, and cafes at Drake and delivers it to local non-profits. Learn more or to sign up to volunteer.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning