Across the country, Action Corps cities are participating in Oxfam America Hunger Banquets. The very first Oxfam Hunger Banquet took place nearly 40 years ago, and today it’s a tradition that takes place all over the US in synagogues, temples, churches, schools, offices, libraries and community centers. Hunger Banquets are a simulation, where luck controls where you sit and what you eat. No one Hunger Banquet is the same but all participants leave with more knowledge about the harsh realities of global hunger.
This year, 8 Action Corps cities held an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet, contributing to the over 400 held this year! Nearly 600 people participated in one of the following Action Corps hosted events, and many more learned about global hunger through Action Corps outreach. For more information on hosting your own Oxfam America Hunger Banquet,
click here.
Take a look at the photos from these inspiring simulations:
Boston
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This Oxfam America Hunger Banquet drew local college students, activists, and Oxfam enthusiasts! |
For more on the Boston Oxfam America Hunger Banquet
click here!
Des Moines
Des Moines was the host of two Oxfam America Hunger Banquets this year! One, with the Global Youth Institute drew a crowd of 300 high school students during the Borlaug Dialogue in Iowa.
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300 high school students participate in this Oxfam America Hunger Banquet |
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Hunger Banquet with the ONE Campaign! |
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Hunger Banqueter chooses her fate |
For more on the Des Moines Oxfam America Hunger Banquet and the Borlaug Dialogues, check out the
Iowa Action Corps' blog here!
Minneapolis
For more on the Minnesota Action Corps,
check out their blog here!
Seattle
University of Washington Bothell Clubs and Organizations, Cascadia Community College, Human Equality and Rights Everywhere, and the Seattle Oxfam Action Corps came together to host an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet!
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Participants are split by lower, middle and upper income |
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Keynote speaker Ray Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America |
To see more from the Seattle Action Corps,
click here!
Columbus
Columbus Action Corps partnered with the Salvation Army of Central Ohio and the Foundation for the African Diaspora for the annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet.
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Participants discover what their meal will look like |
Chicago, Madison, Kansas City
Chicago hosted an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet with North Central College. Stay tuned for pictures of their Hunger Banquet with Loyola University coming soon!
Madison hosted a Hunger Banquet with the University of Wisconsin Madison!
Kansas City joined with Adelaide College to host one too!

In total, Oxfam America Hunger Banquets were hosted in
8 Action Corps cities, at colleges with participating
CHANGE leaders, and at a variety of high schools, community centers, and religious gatherings around the nation!
For almost 40 years
Oxfam America Hunger Banquets have drawn in people of all ages, leaving participants with an unique perspective on global hunger. This year, thanks to the Oxfam Action Corps,
over 600 people attended Oxfam America Hunger Banquets and experienced how global hunger affects each and every one of us.
For information on Oxfam America Hunger Banquets or how you can host your own,
click here. You can also
follow Oxfam Hunger Banquets on Twitter,
check out events in your area, and
read a first-hand report of an experience at the Boston Oxfam America Hunger Banquet to get a feel for what these events are like.