Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff reached out to others as part of the campus's annual pre-Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 12. In addition to enjoying a great meal, faculty and staff donated canned food and money to Food Gathers. (below, from left) Nicole Panzica monitors the canned drive collection while graduate student Jess Klein, of Livonia, and senior Catie Stolz, of Troy, donate cans of food. In addition, 50 cents from every dinner ticket was donated to Food Gatherers. The nonprofit organization provides more than 4,500 meals a day and brings food to more than 150 community programs. Eastern Michigan has contributed to the organization for more than a decade.

Thanksgiving dinner (number of years) 24

Attendance 702

Pounds of food collected 685 pounds

Cash donations $346.76

Ticket sale dollars issued to Food Gatherers $352.50

Total monetary donation to Food Gatherers $699.26

Source: Ticket Services/Dining Services

 

 

 

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