Division of Student Affairs Collecting Non-Perishable Food in Remembrance of Terrorist Attacks

Contact: Joe Carr (joecarr@maine.edu)

ORONO — The University of Maine Division of Student Affairs and Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism will collect non-perishable food donations on Friday, Sept. 11 at Memorial Union.

“Instead of focusing on the tragedy that occurred in 2001, we want to celebrate the way our community joined forces and supported each other,” says Angel Loredo, UMaine associate dean of students.

From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, staff members will accept donations of non-perishable foods and personal care items, to be given to the Black Bear Exchange,  a University of Maine-sponsored community initiative that operates a food pantry and thrift shop to serve UMaine and the surrounding towns.

Located at the former farm store, has hours of operation Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 581-1786 or email Michelle Martin at michelle.martin@umit.maine.edu.