A Week of Care and Connection
Stan State invites you to take part in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 17–21. Participate in a variety of events and activities that bring attention to hunger and housing insecurity and highlight the ways our Warrior community supports one another.
Wrapped in Care Donation Drive: Oct. 30 - Nov. 12
Join us in supporting Warriors during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (NHHAW) by donating essential items for students and families. Donation bins will be placed across both the Turlock and Stockton campuses.
We're collecting items such as:
- Clothing: jeans, jackets, sweaters and more.
- Food: canned good and other non-perishable items.
- For Little Warriors: diapers, wipes, bottles, clothes, books and small toys
- Parenting Support: wellness kits, journals and parenting guides
- Study Supplies: notebooks, pens and backpacks
Donation Drive-Up Days
Turlock Campus - University Circle
Thursday, Nov. 6 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stockton Campus - Acacia Court Building
Friday, Nov. 14 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Drive up and drop off your donations - every contribution helps wrap our Warrior community in care and support!
Fall Meal Kits
Students are invited to submit an interest form for a free Fall Turkey Meal Kit through Basic Needs. The form closes on Monday, November 17 at 8 a.m. Confirmation of pickup is required by Wednesday, November 19 at 2 p.m.
Kits will be distributed at both the Stockton and Turlock campuses.
Featured Events
Little Warriors Pop-Up
Turlock: Monday, Nov. 17 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., SC 104
Stockton: Monday, Nov. 17 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Acacia Court Building 1049C
Parenting students are invited to come and check out what items we have for our Little Warriors. Items will range from clothing to books to other necessities.
Chopped Challenge
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Main Dining Patio
Join the Warrior Pantry and Warrior Eats for the Chopped Cooking Challenge. Watch as campus community members prepare a meal using ingredients found at the food pantry. Who will be chopped? Only one contestant will be crowned winner!
Campus Cares Fair
Turlock: Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Quad
Stockton: Thursday, Nov. 20 | 4 - 6 p.m., Acacia Court Building.
As a part of NHHAW, students will be able to go table-to-table and learn about various resources available to them at each campus.
Pop-Up Pantry
Friday, Nov. 21 | 10 - 11 a.m., DBH Walkway
Be one of the first 50 Warriors to stop by the Warrior Food Pantry Pop-Up near Demergasso Bava Hall to pick up a free bag of food!
Event Schedule
| Event | Description |
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Little Warriors Pop-Up Turlock: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., SC 104 Stockton: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Acacia Court Building 1049C |
Parenting students are invited to come and check out what items we have for our Little Warriors. Items will range from clothing to books to other necessities. |
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
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Sippin' Self Care Turlock |
Students will be able to learn about self-care tips and food resources, helping them find simple ways to support their overall well-being. This event is presented in collaboration with Undocumented Student Services. |
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Wellness Fusion Turlock |
Students are invited to a workshop to learn about healthy living and participate in a flag football activity. Enjoy a fun and active way to boost your wellness, meet new people, and take a break from your routine! This event is presented in collaboration with Campus Recreation. |
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
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Campus Cares Fair Turlock |
As a part of NHHAW, students will be able to go table-to-table and learn about various resources available to them on the Turlock Campus and in the community. Stop by to grab some goodies, meet friendly faces, and explore all the ways you can get involved and stay well! |
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Chopped Challenge Turlock |
Get ready for some friendly competition! As part of NHHAW, three contestants will face off in an exciting live cooking challenge to see who can create the most delicious and inventive dish using ingredients — including some straight from our Warrior Food Pantry. |
| Event | Description |
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Food Distribution Turlock |
Don’t miss out! Come by our food distribution event and grab a free box of non-perishable food items to take home. |
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Campus Cares Fair Stockton |
As a part of NHHAW, students will be able to go table-to-table and learn about various resources available to them on the Stockton Campus and in the community. Stop by to grab some goodies, meet friendly faces, and explore all the ways you can get involved and stay well! |
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
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Warrior Food Pantry - Pop Up Pantry Turlock |
As a part of NHHAW, be one of the first 50 Warriors to stop by the Warrior Food Pantry Pop-Up near Demergasso-Bava Hall to pick up a bag of free food! This event is presented in collaboration with Health Education & Promotion. |
In addition to the week’s events, the Library Services team invites you to browse through a curated collection of books at the Turlock and Stockton campus libraries, highlighting personal narratives and scholarship on hunger and homelessness.
Additional Resources
Updated: November 19, 2025