NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University Athletic Department has announced that it will host a food and personal care item drive in support of the Connecticut Food Bank in conjunction with selected September contests.
The schedule of games in which items will be collected is as follows:
-September 20 – Volleyball vs. Assumption College – 7 p.m.
-September 20 – Women's Soccer vs. Pace University – 7 p.m
-September 21 – Men's Soccer vs. UNH – 7 p.m.
-September 23 – Football vs. American International College – 7 p.m.
-September 24 – Women's Soccer vs. Franklin Pierce University – 4 p.m.
-September 25 – Volleyball vs. LIU Post – 1 p.m.
-September 27 – Women's Soccer vs. Queens College – 1 p.m.
-September 27 – Field Hockey vs. Adelphi – 4 p.m.
-September 27 – Men's Soccer vs. American International College – 7 p.m.
-September 30 – Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving vs. West Chester/Shippensburg – 5 p.m.
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
