Parking officers Valentino Castillo and Rudy Tamayo collect donated canned and dried foods.
The tradition of charity drives at the end of the fall semester continues at Sacramento State. For those who haven’t had time to give or thought the drives had ended, now’s the chance to give back to the community.
The annual Holiday Food Drive, organized by University Transportation and Parking Services, began Nov. 17 and continues through Jan. 9. There are two types of donations that can be made. Cash donations go the furthest and feed the most people, as they make possible the purchase of bulk food throughout the year. And every dollar donated is used for the purchase intended—there are no administrative fees deducted.
Checks may be made payable to “State Employees’ Food Drive” and mailed to Nancy Fox at campus zip 6076. Checks may also be dropped off at the UTAPS office at 7667 Folsom Boulevard. Monetary donations are tax deductible, and receipts will be sent to all donors.
Those who wish to make food donations can drop off canned or dried foods at any of these campus locations. Bins are located throughout the campus. Employees are urged to donate canned or dry baby food, powdered milk, peanut butter, tuna fish, pork and beans, canned meats, beans, peas and macaroni and cheese, as these are the most-needed foods.
Sacramento State has been a participant in this statewide holiday food drive effort for 34 years.
Another University tradition is the University Union’s Giving Tree. The tree, located in the University Union’s main lobby, is decorated with paper ornaments that list the name, age and gift wish of a child who otherwise would not receive a gift for the holidays. Individuals may choose an ornament and deliver the unwrapped gift, along with the ornament attached, to the University Union administration office on the third floor of the Union by Dec. 12.
On Dec. 11, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Ballroom 2 of the Union, a wrapping party and reception will be held. Food and refreshments will be served for wrapping volunteers.
For more information on the Giving Tree, contact the University Union at 278-6997.
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Sacramento State’s Kim Nava can be reached at navak@csus.edu
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