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 LifeCampus News & Events April 24, 2024 Mike Mavredakis At WesFest, Admitted Students Share Opinions on Diversity of Thought, Open Curriculum All NewsCampus News & EventsStudents April 24, 2024 Editorial Staff Gallery: Wesleyan Senior Celebrate Theses Submissions All NewsAlumni April 23, 2024 Sarah Parke “You Just Have to Read This…”: Books by Wesleyan Authors Coggins ’85, P’15, ’22, Gumbiner ’11, and LaBennett ’94