The University of Mississippi Athletics
Food Drive Continues Thursday Around Oxford
9/24/2008 | Athletics
As part of the SEC "Together We Can" food drive program, Rebel student-athletes will be collecting canned goods between 4 and 7 p.m. CT at Wal-Mart, Kroger and Larson's Big Star.
In addition, a three-can donation will earn admission to Ole Miss' soccer and volleyball matches this weekend on campus. The Rebel volleyball squad competes against South Carolina Friday at 5 p.m. and Florida Sunday at 1:30, while the soccer team faces Arkansas Friday at 6 p.m. and LSU Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Oxford Food Pantry is suggesting canned fruit, meats (tuna, salmon) and spaghetti. However, all canned foods will be accepted.
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 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.
