All securely packaged, not-previously-expired food collected here on campus will be donated to Food for People for distribution to 10,000 low income children, families, people with disabilities, and seniors … our neighbors here in Humboldt County.
The foods that families and children need most are:
- Canned Tuna and Chicken
- Beans and Rice
- Canned Soups and Stews
- Canned Fruit
- Boxed and Canned Juices
- Peanut Butter
- Breakfast Cereals
- Pasta
- Canned Vegetable
- Nutritional Supplements/Instant Breakfast Drinks
An interesting wrinkle in the Holiday Food Drive is the HSU Hunger Fighter Challenge. The club, department, or organization that donates the most food will have the opportunity to sit down to a delicious meal with President Richmond next semester. There is no limit to the number of people in a contributing organization, but for financial and logistical reasons, 10 is the maximum number the center will be able to host at the meal.
We are encouraging people to donate either at the Service Learning Center (Nelson Hall West, Room No. 139) or in food barrels placed in several other campus locations:
- Student Business Services Building Lobby
- Clubs Office, University Center’s South Lounge
- Harry Griffith Hall
- Founders Hall
- The Library
- Siemens Hall
- The “J” second floor
To receive credit towards the Hunger Fighter Challenge, please place food donations in a strong bag and attach a note with the name of your organization and contact information.
This Holiday Food Drive ends Dec. 7 so take advantage. It is a great opportunity to support the Humboldt community. You can take direct action to help feed people. Take an active roll in improving the quality of life of the people around you; please find a way to give.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jyl Barnett at 826-4964 or jmb137@humboldt.edu.