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February 21, 2019 at 1:51 pm

Food Drive for the Cat’s Cupboard: PB&J Week

One half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich of light wheat bread.

Join Food Matters Club and the Food Studies theme in collecting food and or personal care items for the Baker Center Food Pantry, recently renamed Cat’s Cupboard, during the week of Feb. 24 to March 2.

The theme for the week is PB&J, so gather jars of peanut butter and jams and jellies to donate….but any other donations are encouraged, too.

A collection bin is outside of the Food Studies office, Lindley 359, and collections are happening in Food Studies courses.

Donations also can be dropped off at the Office of the Dean of Students, 345 Baker Center.

Club Collection Events, open to all, include:

  • Tuesday, Feb. 26: Food Matters Club hosts a potluck & collection party at 6:30 p.m. in Gordy 111.
  • Thursday, Feb. 28: Food Matters Club hosts a movie and collection night at 6:30 p.m. in Lindley Theatre (Lindley 328).

Other things the Baker Food Pantry needs:

  • Can openers
  • Rice and dried beans and lentils
  • Garlic. ginger and cooking oils
  • Pita bread
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned tuna and chicken
  • Pasta
  • Oatmeal
  • Canned and dried fruit
  • Granola bars
  • Stews and soups
  • Crackers
  • Nuts
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Whole grain cereal
  • Personal care items such as shampoo, deodorant and razors

Food studies graphic, with outlines of eggplant, tomato, corn, etc.

 

 

 

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