09/18/2007
OXFORD, Miss. University of Mississippi student-athletes
are collecting canned goods as part of the Southeastern
Conference’s 2007 “Together We Can Drive” program. The
first conferencewide community service project is a canned
food drive for each school’s local or regional food banks.
“Whether we get one can or 50 tons of food, we are
providing a great service to the community,” said Lynnette
Johnson, UM senior associate athletics director. The
project runs through Sept. 30.
The Ole Miss Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the
Rebel Ready program are providing several opportunities for
food or cash donations at locations throughout Oxford and
the Ole Miss campus. Students and Oxford residents can also
donate food for free admission to this weekend’s Lady
Rebels volleyball and soccer games.
Following is a schedule of events:
19, 7:30-8:30 a.m. IPF Banquet Room, Athletics Department
Day, “Cash or Can.” Participants are asked to bring a cash
donation or three cans of food.
Sept. 19-21 Student Union Plaza, campuswide canned food
drop-off. Bring donations to the truck parked outside the
Union between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
20, 4-7 p.m. Kroger and Larson’s Big Star,
student-athletes are to collect “cash or cans.”
University Club, “Bring a Buck” night. Cash donations will
be accepted.
student-athletes are to collect “cash or cans.”
Florida, Gillom Sports Center. Free admission with a
three-can donation.
Miss Soccer vs. Colorado College, Gillom Sports Center
Soccer Stadium. Free admission with a three-can
donation.
Contributions are to be distributed first to the Oxford
Pantry, then to other local programs should the Pantry hit
full capacity. The Pantry suggests donations such as
spaghetti, canned fruit and canned meats, including salmon
and tuna; however, all canned foods will be accepted.
“We encourage everybody to pick up a few extra canned food
items while shopping for Groving’ supplies for this
weekend,” Johnson said.
For more information on the “Together We Can Drive,”
contact Lynnette Johnson at 662-915-7628 or
lys@olemiss.edu.