The University of Mississippi Athletics
Ole Miss Collecting Canned Goods Saturday In SEC Drive
9/18/2008 | Athletics
Rebel student-athletes will be collecting canned goods between noon and 4 p.m. CT, prior to the football team's game against Vanderbilt.
As part of the SEC "Together We Can" food drive program which runs Sept. 19-28, Ole Miss is kicking off its local efforts Thursday night at Houston Nutt's weekly call-in show, RebTalk, at the University Club off the Oxford Square. Athletics staff members will be on hand to accept cash contributions.
Ole Miss' SAAC President Rory McKean and Vice President Jason Cook, along with many other Rebel student-athletes, will be at various Oxford locations during the 10-day drive collecting either money or canned food donations.
The Oxford Food Pantry is suggesting canned fruit, meats (tuna, salmon) and spaghetti. However, all canned foods will be accepted.
"It's incredible to see the 12 institutions of the Southeastern Conference, who normally compete against one another, come together as one to make an impact in their respective communities," said McKean, a senior on the Rebel baseball team. "The SEC 'Together We Can Drive' is a great way for student-athletes of Ole Miss to give back to the Oxford community, which continually supports our athletic program."
Last year, SEC-member schools collected approximately 40,000 pounds of donated food items through "Together We Can". Ole Miss individually collected around 4,500 pounds, but has a new goal of 8,000 pounds for this year's food drive.
For more information, contact Ole Miss Senior Associate Athletics Director Derek Horne 662-915-5677 or email dhorne@olemiss.edu. Below is the full schedule as announced by the Ole Miss Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Rebel Ready program.
Thursday, September 18, 7 - 8 p.m.: "Bring a Buck" Night at RebTalk - Houston Nutt's call-in show at the University Club, downtown Oxford. Staff members will collect cash donations.
Friday, September 19, 7:45 - 9 a.m.: Athletics Staff Canned Food Drive - IPF Banquet Room.
Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: "Can the Commodores" Pregame Canned Food Drive - Union Plaza, on campus. Bring cans of food to the truck parked outside the Union
Monday-Thursday, September 22-25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Campus-Wide Canned Food Drive.
Thursday, September 25, 4 - 7 p.m.: Wal-Mart, Kroger and Larson's Big Star. Student-athletes will be collecting cans during these hours.
Friday, September 26, 5 - 7 p.m.: Ole Miss Volleyball vs. South Carolina - Gillom Sports Center. Free admission with a three-can donation.
Friday, September 26, 6 - 8 p.m.: Ole Miss Soccer vs. Arkansas - Ole Miss Soccer Stadium. Free admission with a three-can donation.
Sunday, September 28, 1 - 3 p.m.: Ole Miss Soccer vs. LSU - Ole Miss Soccer Stadium. Free admission with a three-can donation.
Sunday, September 28, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Ole Miss Volleyball vs. Florida - Gillom Sports Center. Free admission with a three-can donation.