Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Event Date: November 15th - 21st, 2026

Event Time: Varied - See Descriptions Below

Event Cost: Free

Event Location: Varied - See Descriptions Below

Monday, November 16th
Dine Out Night
10% of all orders go to local charities when you mention “Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week”.
Participating restaurants include MelKat’s in Kenosha (7943 Sheridan Rd.) and Culver’s in Antioch (451 IL-173).

Tuesday, November 17th
Wear Orange! Raise Awareness!
Show your support for hunger awareness by wearing your brightest orange. Share a picture to Instagram with #HHAWKenosha

Wednesday, November 18th
Walk for The Cause
Join community advocates on a walk from KHDS to Shalom Center. Bring a sign to spread awareness. Noon – 1:00pm at 3536 52nd St., Kenosha

Thursday, November 19th
Wear Purple! Raise Awareness!
Show your support for homelessness awareness by wearing your boldest purple. Share a picture to Instagram with #HHAWKenosha

Friday, November 20th
Screening: Homeless
Join us at KHDS for a community screening of “Homeless”, a documentary by Valerio Zonal created as part of the “Let’s Make a Difference” project. Learn more about the realities of homelessness through this powerful and inspiring film. 5:30pm – 7:00pm at 3536 52nd St., Kenosha

For more opportunities to show your support, download the Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week flyer.

About the Center

Shalom Center is a 501(C)3 in Kenosha County serving as the only homeless shelter, largest food pantry, and longest running nightly meal program. Shalom Center is a community resource that provides housing, food, guidance, and support to individuals and families in need across our community. Our mission is simple: serve the community through food, shelter and supportive ways. We believe that this mission will help realize a greater vision: self-sufficiency by maximizing the potential of people we serve.

Upcoming Events

Pasta for Shalom
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Join the Shalom Center at "Pasta for Shalom" where together we will put "Al Dente" in hunger and homelessness in Kenosha. The meal will include pasta, meatballs, bread, butter, garden salad, and dessert. A meatless option will be available. [...]
Food Distribution Event
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

To mark their 150th anniversary, Eli Lilly and Company is supporting the charitable efforts of United Way to help expand access to nutritious food in communities across the U.S. As a nonprofit partner, Shalom Center will be a food [...]