The week preceding Thanksgiving is recognized as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a campaign by the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness.

It is a time to recognize the plight of individuals and families experiencing hunger and homelessness in our community, according to a proclamation by the New Braunfels City Council, and to educate the public on the many causes of hunger and homelessness.

"National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week serves as a call to action for our community to raise awareness, advocate for policies that prevent and reduce hunger and homelessness, and support programs that aid those in need," the proclamation stated.