Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff reached out to others as part of the campus's annual pre-Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 13. In addition to enjoying a great meal, faculty and staff donated canned food and money to Food Gatherers. (below, from left) Nicole Panzica accepts food donations from Bill Kosidlo and Jill Dorr, both from EMU's Office of Financial Aid. In addition, 50 cents from every dinner ticket was earmarked for Food Gatherers. Food Gatherers is a nonprofit organization that provides more than 4,500 meals a days and brings food to more than 150 community programs. The University has contributed to the organization for more than a decade.

Thanksgiving dinner (# of years) 23

Attendance 781

Pounds of food collected 822

Cash donations $517

Ticket sale dollars issued to Food Gatherers $390.50

Total monetary donation to Food Gatherers $907.50

 

Source: Dining Services

 

 

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