Support Black Bear Exchange during campuswide food drive
A campuswide nonperishable food drive to benefit the University of Maine Black Bear Exchange food pantry will be held Dec. 2–6, sponsored by UMaine Auxiliary Enterprises and Facilities Management.
Donation boxes will be located at: the University Bookstore in the Memorial Union, the Bear Necessities Fan Shop in the Alfond Arena, Printing Services & Mailing Services in the Keyo Building, and the MaineCard/Parking & Transportation Services office in the DTAV Community Center.
Donors can also choose to donate while purchasing food and beverages from the Bear’s Den in the Memorial Union. There will be three donation levels available: $3, $5 and $7. Payments can be made using Black Bear Bucks, Meal Plan Dollars and a credit or debit card. Donors will be highlighted on a donation slip board.
Black Bear Exchange also accepts non-perishable food donations. All food donations benefit the pantry, which provides support to students and other members of the UMaine community.
“We believe that by supporting the UMaine community, we make a difference through actions,” said Richard Young, executive director of UMaine Auxiliary Enterprises. “Every year, this food drive brings in more and more support for this important organization on campus. They support our UMaine community and we’re proud to support them.”
For more information about the food drive, contact Deb Bell, debra.bell@maine.edu. Information about the Black Bear Exchange food pantry, including instructions for requesting support, is available online.