| OxFam Feeds the Mind and Body You have likely never seen the
wealthy eating fine cuisine on the curb, or the poor consuming
rice and water next to the ice sculpture; however, that's
exactly the kind of scene organizers of the OxFam Hunger Banquet
want you to envision. The Oxfam Hunger Banquet has been a part
of the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November
16-22), which is a national effort to promote education, action,
and awareness about hunger in the world. A student in the middle
class share her beans with a lower class student. With nearly a
billion people worldwide suffering from chronic hunger, OxFam
strives to show the disparity between the 'haves' and the 'have-
nots.' During the recent OxFam Hunger Banquet, attendees assumed
an identity in one of various social classes (ranging from poor
to wealthy) and ate food that would be considered common to that
class. While some savored the delights of fine cuisine and
exceptional service, others ate basic staples. "We are here
today because