Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Sunday, November 15 to Saturday, November 21
Every November, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week brings communities across the country together to better understand these issues and explore what it takes to address them. Here in Orange County, that national effort becomes a shared opportunity for local organizations and community members to raise awareness, spark conversations, and inspire action.
Building on The Person in Front of You movement and the belief that everyone in Orange County should have a safe and affordable place to call home, this year’s campaign asks a simple but important question: WHO SOLVES HOMELESSNESS? Through storytelling, education, and community conversations, discover the human side of homelessness, challenge assumptions, and consider the role you can play in making that shared vision a reality.

How You Can Get Involved
Ending homelessness takes all of us. Join this year's campaign to help change the conversation and inspire others to take action.
Help spread the message of WHO SOLVES HOMELESSNESS? by downloading our social media action toolkit!
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Register to Attend an Event
Join us for three special events during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, each offering a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how we can work together to end homelessness in Orange County.
WHO SOLVES HOMELESSNESS?
An Evening of Live Storytelling and Music
Experience the power of personal stories and unique perspectives as we challenge assumptions about homelessness and explore the role each of us can play in ending homelessness in Orange County.
- November 15, 2026
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Witte Hall | Newport Beach, CA
Rent or Groceries? The Real Choices Many Families Face | Community Chat
Explore how rising housing costs are forcing Orange County families to make difficult choices between paying rent and buying groceries, and how early support through food assistance, housing resources, and community partnerships can help them stay housed.
- November 16, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
- Online Event
Hunger and Homelessness 101: Understanding the Connection
Learn how hunger and homelessness are connected in Orange County, how rising costs and financial instability affect residents, and what our community can do to address these challenges and support lasting solutions.
- November 18, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Online Event

Where to See the Exhibit
The WHO SOLVES HOMELESSNESS? traveling photography exhibit continues its journey across Orange County. Explore upcoming dates and locations to experience it in person.
NOV
9–13
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
- November 9–13, 2026
- 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- Monday–Saturday: 8 AM – 11 PM; Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
NOV
15
Witte Hall
- November 15, 2026
- 998 Avocado Ave Newport Beach, CA 92660
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
NOV
20–30
Donald Dungan Library
- November 20–30, 2026
- 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Monday–Thursday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Friday–Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Thank You to the Organizations Behind This Year’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Campaign

Contact Us
For more information about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, please contact Ami Lief, Manager, Operations and Events.