51社区 joins second annual Feed the Need Food Drive: 51社区

Feed the Need logo 51社区 has joined the Illinois Community College Board鈥檚 Feed the Need Food Drive, which runs from Wednesday, October 15, through Tuesday, November 25.

The Feed the Need Food Drive, in its second year, aims to support those experiencing food insecurity within our communities and on 51社区鈥檚 campus. It is a friendly competition among participating colleges and 51社区 is honored and excited to be a part of this cause. Donations will help stock the campus pantry at the Hawks Care Resource Center.

You can drop off your donations at any of the following campus locations:

Student Engagement, A336
Subway, Avant茅 Center
Cockrell Dining Hall, Building A
Hawks Care Resource Center, D204
Health and Recreation Center, Building M main desk
Box Office, Building R lobby
Wojcik Conference Center, Building W lobby
Health Careers/Medical Imaging Lab, X134

Below are common donations to 51社区鈥檚 campus pantry:

granola bars
dry pasta
macaroni and cheese (boxes and single-serve cups)
soup/broth (cans, boxes, mixes and single-serve cups)
pancake mix
cereal (boxes and single-serving boxes)
oatmeal (boxes, cannisters and single-serving cups)
nut butter
canned fruit or vegetables
canned chicken or tuna

Good Vibe Food Drive logo Looking for more opportunities to donate? Be on the lookout for 51社区 Dining鈥檚 Good Vibes Food Drive in Buildings A and Z. Every food item donated will earn a chance to spin the prize wheel.

Food insecurity is a pressing issue at 51社区 and other college campuses. In the most recent nationwide Student Basic Needs Survey of more than 70,000 college students, 41% said they experienced food insecurity. By participating in this drive, we can help ensure that 51社区 students will not experience hunger.