The Hunger Banquet has been a staple event during BYU’s Care Week for over three decades. This year’s event will showcase live entertainment, speakers, and good food. Before the Hunger Banquet begins, attendees have the opportunity to learn how they can get involved in international development issues at the Involvement Fair in the Wilkinson Center Garden Court at 6:00 PM. A dinner and program will follow, starting at 7:00 PM in the Wilkinson Center Ballroom. Attendees will randomly be assigned to a social class and fed a meal typical of that income level. They will also be given a role as they enter the Hunger Banquet and will experience different events throughout the night through the eyes of their assigned character.

This event will have a large digital component. Participants are encouraged to bring a smart device at the event to fully enjoy the experience. Profits for this event (including any additional donations) will go to support an international development non-profit that will be announced at the Hunger Banquet.

To learn more about this unique BYU tradition and to purchase tickets, click here.

Online ticket sales will end at 4:00 PM on Friday, 25 February. Tickets can still be purchased at the door before the event starts.

Please be aware that in accordance with BYU COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees will be required to present proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain access to the event venue. Masks will be required at all times that attendees are not eating.

This event is put on by the Students for International Development (SID) club at BYU.