Nearly 1,900 items donated to SUO Pantry
The SUO Pantry student foodbank shelves have been re-stocked thanks to the November Food for Fines initiative.
Parking Services received a total of 1,879 items for donation to the SUO Pantry.
During November, campus community members with parking citations had the option to pay the first half of any parking fine with a food donation. The number of food donations received translated to $5,215 in parking citation forgiveness.
“With Donations down for most charity’s Our team was amazed at the response from the campus community. Donations received this November greatly exceeded our expectations, providing a significant boost to the SUO Pantry. Thank you for your support,” says Jeff Joyce, Manager of Parking Services.
Since relaunching this initiative in February of 2023 Food For fines has been able to donate over 6000 items to the SUO Pantry
Food For Fines runs every November and February, Parking Services looks forward to being able to highlight and hopefully help reduce food insecurity here on campus with your continued support.
At the SUO Pantry, you can request a hamper, donate or volunteer your time.