Courtesy of: shsu.edu
Sam Houston State University Staff
Council and Faculty Senate have rescheduled the annual People and Pets Food
Drive for Thursday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center
Mall.
The Rita B. Huff Humane Society is a
no-kill animal shelter dedicated to protecting animals and helping them find
new homes in Walker County and neighboring counties.
“Any
non-perishable food items for the SHSU Food Pantry and the animal shelter
accepts dry and wet food,” Staff Council Special Events Co-Chair Candace Prater
said. “Rita B. Huff can be contacted about any additional pet donations other
than food that they may be in need of. Such as leashes, collars, etc.”
The food
drive is open to donations from anyone from on or off campus. Along with helping
animals, the people food drive benefits the food pantry on campus.
The event
is an opportunity for Staff Council, Faculty Senate and the campus as a whole
to make a difference in someone’s life.
“I think
by Staff Council getting involved in areas of need in our community it allows
us to give back and to demonstrate the SHSU motto ‘A measure of a life is its
service’,” Prater said. “I love seeing
all the SHSU departments and people come together to show their generosity and
support the people and pets in our community. In previous years, Staff Council
and Faculty Senate have collected up to 1,000 pounds in people food and 800 in
pet food.”
There is
also a little added bonus for those who are most committed.
“The
department who donates the most combined people and pet food wins breakfast for
their department,” Prater said. “People food in weight is doubled for the
purpose of the contest. Pet food is counted as its actual weight.”
For more
information on the food drive contact Staff Council at [email protected].