
SGA Hosts World Hunger Banquet
The Student Government Association hosted an information session on world hunger in the University Center lounge on March 19. Students participated in activities and listened to music of different cultures to gain knowledge about the issue. One of the activities involved students splitting up into groups or “classes”. SGA did this by giving out meals to students such as: spaghetti with French bread to represent the high class, rice and bread to represent the middle class, and
Community and Civic Engagement
Tackles Hunger and Homelessness
Community and Civic Engagement, CCE, held their first “Justice through Service Luncheon” on Jan. 30. As a part of a new monthly series started by UNCP student Taylor Strickland, the luncheon focused on hunger and homelessness at UNCP. The CARE Resource Center is run by CCE. It has a food pantry, a professional clothing closet and hygiene products for UNCP students, faculty, staff and community members. During the 2017-2018 school year, the center had 2,500 visits. Half were s