U. of Portland Oxfam Hunger Banquet


Nov 17th, 2006 3:00 PM EST
By Christine C., ONE volunteer, Portland, Oregon


Through my involvement with the ONE campaign, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet at the University of Portland (Oregon) on Monday night. Melissa B., the student activities coordinator for UP, said that this year was the biggest turnout they’ve ever had for the banquet – 170 students signed up. I hope this is a sign of change; that more and more people are becoming concerned about those in poverty.


The Oxfam Hunger Banquet is a teaching tool to open the eyes of Americans to the inequitable distribution of food and resources in today’s world. As guests arrived, each received a number indicating which of three groups they will be put into for the evening. 15% of the guests were seated at tables with fine linen and served a 3-course meal. They represent the 15% of the world’s population who can afford 3 nutritious meals everyday. 25% of the guests stood in line to be served a bowl of rice and beans – they represent the segment of the world’s population who are getting by from day to day, but if one natural disaster, or major illness, or failed crop were to occur, they could be driven into poverty. The remaining 60% of the guests were told to stand in line to serve themselves from a communal rice bowl which they eat with their hands while they sit on the floor. They represent the millions of people around the world who suffer from chronic hunger. It certainly gets your attention.


Melissa G. and I were excited to staff the ONE table during the event. We shared information about the ONE Campaign and encouraged students and faculty to sign the declaration and to use their voices to advocate for the poorest of the poor.

ONE Voice. ONE Vote. Add your<br />
signature to the ONE Declaration.

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