As part of “Poverty Education Week” students learn about economic poverty and live experience through Hunger Banquet
The SJCHS community was randomly divided up to represent the world economic demographic and fed accordingly. For most, their meal consisted of water and rice, or rice and beans depending on assignment.
During “Poverty Education Week” students are encouraged to make donations to the San Miguel School of Washington, associated with St. John’s.
3/2/2011 – Washington, DC – During the week of February 28th through March 4th, St. John’s presented Poverty Education Week. The week offers lessons across the curriculum along with presentations, displays and activities that bring students to a deeper understanding of the causes and issues of economic poverty.
One particular activity, sponsored by the Mother’s Club, that is highly impactful for students is the Hunger Banquet. The Hunger Banquet was held during lunch periods on Wednesday March 2nd . The SJCHS community was randomly divided up to represent the world economic demographic and fed accordingly. For most, their meal consisted of water and rice, or rice and beans depending on assignment.
Included in this educational week was the Drive for the San Miguel School of Washington, associated with St. John’s. As a tradition at St. John’s, students and faculty collect monies for San Miguel during this week of the school year. Last year St. John’s raised $18,181.25 to support the educational ministry of San Miguel. “Students were encouraged to contribute a donation of their lunch money during the Hunger Banquet,” said Br. Michael Andrejko, FSC, Principal at St. John’s. “We hoped that it would help students make a connection to the sacrifice for those who have less. Thanks to the generosity of St. John’s school community, and the efforts of all our staff, most especially Br. Martin Zewe (English Teacher), we have raised just over $20,000 for San Miguel this year.”