Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff reached out to others as part of the campus's annual pre-Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 16-17. In addition to enjoying a great meal, faculty and staff 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 day and brings food to more than 150 community programs, mostly serving families and children in need. The University has contributed to the organization for a decade.

Attendance 1,053

Pounds of canned food collected 1,244

Cash donations $543.50

Ticket sale dollars issued to Food Gatherers $526.50

 

Source: Dining Services

 

 

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