A Week of Care and Connection
Stan State invites you to take part in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (NHHAW), November 16–20. 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.
Basics Make the Difference Donation Drive: Nov. 2-20
Join us in NHHAW by donating essential items for students and families. Donation bins will be placed across both the Turlock and Stockton campuses: Student Center, Mary Stuart Rogers Building, University Library, Bizzini Hall, Student Services Building and the Willow Hall Lobby.
We're collecting items such as:
- Food: canned goods and other non-perishable items
- Clothing: jeans, jackets, sweaters and more
- Parenting Support: diapers, wipes, bottles, clothes, books and small toys
- Study Support Supplies: notebooks, pens and backpacks
Fall Meal Kits
Students are invited to submit an interest form for a free Fall Meal Kit through Basic Needs! Kits will be distributed at both the Stockton and Turlock campuses.
Featured Events
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Fair Housing Workshop
Turlock: Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 2 - 3 p.m. at SSX 2.1
Join our partners at Project Sentinel for a conversation about housing rights and responsibilities. You’ll learn how to spot common housing concerns and where to turn for guidance and support.
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Campus Cares Fair
Stockton: Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 3:30 - 6 p.m., at Willow Hall 1001
Turlock: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at University Quad
Stop by to meet campus and community partners, ask questions and learn about the resources available to support your well-being!
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Food Distribution
Turlock: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
University Circle
Come by University Circle for a box of non-perishable food items, ready to take home and enjoy. Available while supplies last.
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Stretch Your Budget Workshop
Stockton: Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Willow Hall 1002
Turlock: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 2 - 3 p.m.
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In partnership with Financial Aid, this workshop shares practical budgeting strategies and points you to resources and benefits that can help your money go further.
Event Schedule
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.
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
Stockton Campus Cares Fair 3:30 - 6 p.m., Willow Hall 1001 | Stop by to meet campus and community partners, ask questions and learn about the resources available to support your well-being. It’s a welcoming space to connect, pick up a few giveaways and find out how you can get involved. |
Fair Housing Workshop 2 - 3 p.m., SSX 2.1 | Join our partners at Project Sentinel for a conversation about housing rights and responsibilities. You’ll learn how to spot common housing concerns and where to turn for guidance and support. |
Stockton Stretch Your Budget Workshop 4 - 5 p.m., Willow Hall 1002 | In partnership with Financial Aid, this workshop shares practical budgeting strategies and points you to resources and benefits that can help your money go further. |
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
Food Distribution 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., University Circle | Come by University Circle for a box of non-perishable food items, ready to take home and enjoy. Available while supplies last. |
Turlock Campus Cares Fair 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Quad | Stop by to meet campus and community partners, ask questions and learn about the resources available to support your well-being. It’s a welcoming space to connect, pick up a few giveaways and find out how you can get involved. |
Stockton Fall Meal Kit Distribution 4 - 7 p.m., Willow Hall 1001 | Fill your kitchen with fall flavors! Meal kits packed with ingredients for hearty, home-cooked meals are available to currently enrolled students through a lottery. Head to the seasonal kits page to learn more and enter. |
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
Turlock Fall Meal Kit Distribution 1 - 3 p.m., Event Center | Fill your kitchen with fall flavors! Meal kits packed with ingredients for hearty, home-cooked meals are available to currently enrolled students through a lottery. Head to the seasonal kits page to learn more and enter. |
Turlock Stretch Your Budget Workshop 2 - 3 p.m., Student Center 103 | In partnership with Financial Aid, this workshop shares practical budgeting strategies and points you to resources and benefits that can help your money go further. |
Additional Resources
Updated: November 02, 2026