Marshall University Athletics
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Announces Fall Plans
11/7/2014 12:00:00 AM | General
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has announced its schedule of events, all benefitting the Marshall University Food Pantry.
The Marshall SAAC will collect canned food, non-perishable food items, and donations at the Marshall-Rice football game on Nov. 15, and the following men's basketball games: Nov. 14th, 16th, and 18th. All those who donate will receive a coupon for $5 off a ticket purchased for that game. Also, fans that donate a canned food item at the Nov. 18th basketball game will also get a free serving of popcorn, courtesy of Sodexo.
Additionally, the committee will host the first ever Herd Hunger Games on the Memorial Student Center Plaza the morning/afternoon of Nov. 18th. The festivities will take place from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and is open for students to participate. Games will include corn hole, arm wrestling a student athlete, and the opportunity to throw a pie at a professor/administrator.
Local elementary schools have also been contacted to participate in a competition to raise the most food. Fans may also donate online at http://yougivegoods.com/products-3477.
The drive is a part of Conference USA's "Let's SAAC Hunger" campaign, where each league school works with the local community to conduct a campus-wide food drive.
