NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University Athletic Department has announced that host it will once again host a food drive in support of the Connecticut Food Bank. Running from Oct. 4-21, the Owls will collect food and personal care item donations at their football (Oct. 4), women's soccer (Oct. 4), men's soccer (Oct. 11), volleyball (Oct. 14) and field hockey (Oct. 21) contests. Fans are asked to bring non-perishable food or personal care items to any home event during the course of the weeks. 

Founded in 1982, Connecticut Food Bank is an affiliate of America's Second Harvest – The Nation's Food Bank Network. It is the largest centralized source of donated, emergency food in Connecticut. Through warehouses in East Haven, Fairfield, and Waterbury, and distribution sites in New London and Stamford, the organization provides food products to more than 650 soup kitchens, shelters, food pantries and daycare programs in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties. 

Fans are encouraged to bring the following items that are most needed: 

Food Items: 
• Tuna & Other Canned Meat 
• Peanut Butter 
• Chunky Soups & Beef Stew 
• Macaroni & Cheese 
• Spaghetti & Sauce 
• Rice, and Dry & Canned Beans 
• Canned Vegetables & Fruits 
• Powdered Milk 
• 100% Fruit Juice (Cans, Bottles, Boxes) 
"Sugar Free," "Low Sodium," & "No Salt" 

Personal Care Items: 
• Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes 
• Diapers, Detergent, Deodorant 
• Shaving Cream, Razors, Hairbrushes 

Admission is free to all fans for the volleyball, men's and women's soccer and field hockey contests. Admission is also free to all members of the SCSU community for football games. Ticket prices for football are $8 for adults, $5 for non-SCSU students and seniors. Children under 12 are admitted free.