Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff reached out to others as part of the campus's annual pre-Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 16. In addition to enjoying a great meal, faculty and staff, including Jennifer Tremewan (below), associate director in the office of financial aid, donated canned food and money to Food Gatherers. 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.

Attendance 856

Pounds of food collected 1,214

Cash donations More than $600

Ticket sale dollars issued to Food Gatherers More than $400

 

Source: Event Planning

 

 

 

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