All NewsSnapshotsFast-a-Thon Raises Funds for Amazing Grace Food Pantry Olivia DrakeOctober 8, 20092minWesleyan's Interfaith Justice League sponsored the third-annual Fast-a-Thon Oct. 1 in Beckham Hall. They agreed to fast for the day, and donate their unused meals or student meal points to the local soup kitchen, Amazing Grace Food Pantry. The day-long fast concluded with a "break-fast" banquet. More than 1,360 students participated in the event, raising $17,061.91 for the food pantry. Participants were given a Fast-a-Thon T-shirt for participating. Wesleyan President Michael Roth speaks to students prior to the "break-fast." Muslim Chaplain Marwa Aly speaks about fasting. (Photos by Stefan Weinberger ’10) Fast-a-thon Related Articles All NewsCampus News & Events November 4, 2024 Ziba Kashef Celebrating Community at Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 All NewsArts & Humanities October 31, 2024 Jeff Harder The Gory Details: Nicholas Whittaker on Philosophy and Black Horror Cinema All NewsArts & Humanities October 22, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Peaceful Transfer of Power? Scholars Discuss the Possibilities