What Is PIRG❓
What does NCPIRG stand for?
North Carolina Public Interest Research Group!
How many libraries are there on campus?
12
In the world of music, who was known as the "King of Pop" and released the album Thriller in 1982?
Michael Jackson
What is the second largest day of food consumption, besides Thanksgiving, in America?
Super Bowl Sunday!
Who are the coordinators for NCPIRG at UNC?
Tyshana and Mide
What is our newest campaign here at UNC NCPIRG?
Waste is Out of Fashion!!!
What year did Michael Jordan start attending UNC?
1981
Who is performing at this year's Super Bowl?
Kendrick Lamar! (and SZA 👀)
How much food goes to waste in America each year?
92 billion pounds
Last semester Hunger & Homelessness donated over 500 sandwiches to what restorative and community-based organization?
The Durham Rescue Mission
In 2020, NCPIRG's "Voter Empowerment" campaign aimed to increase voter registration and participation in what major event?
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
What day every year is UNC's University Day?
October 12th
What song was the fastest to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify?
Blinding Lights by the Weeknd
Which food program in the U.S. provides nutrition assistance to low-income families, ensuring they have access to a healthy diet?
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
What big event is NCPIRG/Hunger and Homelessness participating in this spring that involves reaching out to lawmakers and advocating for change?
State Lobby Day!
Which former (third party) presidential candidate was influential in the founding of Student PIRGs?
Ralph Nader
What year was the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill founded, making it the first public university in the United States?
1789
Which iconic TV show, often cited as one of the greatest of all time, featured characters named Walter White and Jesse Pinkman?
Breaking Bad!
In 2023 roughly what percentage of households were food insecure?
13.5%
What are some community volunteer organizations that the Hunger & Homelessness campaign is associated with?
Durham Food Bank, PORCH, TABLE, and Farmer Foodshare!
What is the rate of increase, in terms of campaigns, for UNC NCPIRG from Spring 2024 - Spring 2025?
Roughly 66.67% OR from 3 to 5 campaigns!
What building here on campus is the oldest state university building in the country?
Old East
What was the highest-grossing movie of 2024 earning over $1.6 billion?
Inside Out 2
In 2023, how many people (globally) face alarming levels of food insecurity?
757 million people OR 1 in 11 people!
What and when (date and time) is Hunger & Homelessness’ next large service event approaching in February?
Packaging food for those facing food insecurity; February 15th from 11-1!