Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Published on November 06, 2026
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2026, Volunteer. Donate. Educate.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a time when people come together across the country to draw attention to the challenges of hunger and homelessness.
Through educational, service, fundraising and advocacy events, this week highlights the essential connection between basic needs and community health. People should not have to make the impossible choice between food and housing.
Food, Housing & Health
Hunger and housing instability affect physical and mental well-being, make it harder to manage ongoing health conditions, and create barriers to care. Stable, healthy housing supports better health, reduces exposure to conditions that worsen chronic illnesses, and creates opportunities for children to succeed in school and later in life.
Addressing food insecurity also eases financial pressures on families while strengthening local economies. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) research estimates that during economic downturns, every $1 in SNAP benefits can generate approximately $1.50 in economic activity, helping families afford food while supporting local businesses and communities.
For Metro Health, access to nutritious food and safe, stable housing is central to creating conditions where everyone can thrive. The Health Equity Network, supported by Metro Health, connects partners across sectors to address the conditions that shape health.
Through efforts such as the Food is Health and Housing is Health campaigns, we elevate community voices and combine partners' expertise to improve health outcomes.
Community Action
During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we can build on these relationships to turn awareness into action throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. Collaborating with local organizations creates opportunities to support food distribution, connect residents with housing resources and supportive services, and identify gaps that require a coordinated response.
This work recognizes that lasting improvements depend on addressing root causes and taking collective action guided by the experiences of those most affected. This week is an opportunity to deepen our commitment to working together so that every resident has access to the basic needs necessary for a healthy life.
Get Involved
Join the Health Equity Network (HEN) and partners for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week events across San Antonio and Bexar County to connect with resources, learn, volunteer, and help address hunger and homelessness.
Visit our partner to understand the issues and participate in events.
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