Extreme poverty affects 1.2 billion people worldwide. In Vermont, 10.4 % of the population cannot meet basic needs with their current living wage.
Get involved:
Oxfam Style Hunger Banquet
March 9th, 2-4 p.m, Upper Redfield Proctor
A Hunger Banquet gives you a chance to learn about hunger from the point of view of those who experience it every day. 15% of the people get a role in the high income group, 25% of the people get a role in the middle income group, 60% of the attendees sit on the floor and represent the low income group. For one meal, participants simulate the world poverty situation.
Please RSVP by March 7th to Prerna Seth (pseth@middlebury.edu). Strongly Suggested Donation: canned food item(s) or three dollars to donate to the ACCAG food bank.
Volunteer Service Trips
Please RSVP by March 4th to Prerna Seth (pseth@middlebury.edu)
1. Parent Child Center, Thursday, March 6, 1-3 PM. Taking care of children, doing kitchen work, or helping in the office
2. John Graham Shelter, Friday, March 7, 4:30-6:30 PM. Taking care of residents' children.
Sponsored by: Brainerd Commons, Alliance for Civic Engagement Office, Middlebury College Amnesty International Chapter, Christian Fellowship