Hunger Banquet leaves attendees with empty stomachs, open hearts
Posted: December 8, 2010[cincopa AMJAEbq0Mgag]
ATSU-KCOM’s Diversity Committee and Student National Medical Association (SNMA) held its seventh annual Hunger Banquet on December 2. Approximately 170 people were in attendance, including six medical societies, faculty, and students. Students also served as hosts and emcees for the event. As guests arrived thinking they would be attending a full banquet, they were handed a character card: third world country, partially developed nation, and fully developed nation.
Attendees who received the third world designation (approximately 80 percent of guests) were seated on cardboard and provided rice for dinner. Partially developed nation attendees (approximately 15 percent of guests) were seated at a long table and provided a dinner of rice and beans. Guests receiving a fully developed nation card (approximately six people) received a full meal.
The event took a food collection and cash donations to benefit OxfamAmerica, which helps people gain the hope, skills, and direction to create a new future through advocacy, public education, and emergency assistance programs.