KEARNEY – A food drive at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will help feed those in need on campus and within the Kearney community. The College of Natural and Social Sciences Outreach Committee is hosting its Nonperishable Food Drive and will collect items from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday (March 12) at the east entrance to the Health and Sports Center. Donated items will be given to UNK’s Big Blue Cupboard and other food pantries in Kearney. A UNK organization that combats student … [Read more...]
Three events planned for Hunger, Homelessness Awareness Week
UNK Canned Food Build collects 4,000 pounds for food banks
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 4,000 pounds of food was collected during the recent University of Nebraska at Kearney Canned Food Build. “The homecoming teams accomplish so much through the week, and the purpose of the Canned Food Build is to have those teams come together to accomplish something for the greater good that impacts the Kearney community,” said Heather Wolf, assistant director for student activities. “Every year, the students are amazed at what … [Read more...]
Canned Food Build benefits campus, community food banks
Source: Heather Wolf, 308.865.8398, wolfhn@unk.edu Writer: Amanda Arnold, 308.865.8529, unknews3@unk.edu KEARNEY - University of Nebraska at Kearney students got competitive to combat student hunger, collecting nearly 2,700 canned food items during its Canned Food Build on Wednesday (Sept. 18). Hosted by the Loper Programming and Activities Council, the event was part of UNK Homecoming activities. Food collected is being donated to Campus Kitchen, Mid-Nebraska Food Bank and The Big Blue … [Read more...]
