Spirit of Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Mary Frances Early College of Education invites all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the Spirit of Thanksgiving Food Drive from Monday, Nov. 17-Tuesday, Nov. 25. Please donate non-perishable food items at the following locations:

  • First floor of Aderhold Hall (elevator bay)
  • Lobby of River’s Crossing
  • Third-floor conference room (Room 310) in the Ramsey Student Center

The Food Bank provided us with a list of the most requested items:

  • Instant grits/oatmeal
  • Trail mix
  • Fruit snacks
  • Cereal (boxes and single-serve cups)
  • Granola/breakfast/protein bars
  • Meal prep kits (Hamburger Helper, soup mix, instant rice)
  • Canned meals with pop-tops (soup, stew, pasta)
  • Microwaveable meal cups (mac and cheese, ramen, noodles)
  • Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon)
  • Peanut butter (plastic jars or squeezable)
  • Jelly/jam (plastic jars)
  • Applesauce pouches
  • Shelf-stable juices or milk (boxes)

This list provides food items currently on sale. Please do not donate expired food or food in glass jars.

Please use this form if you prefer to make a monetary donation. Thank you in advance for your contributions!