Friendly Brawl: 老虎机攻略 Launches Annual Can the Cats Food Drive
MISSOULA – Before their football teams clash in the state’s biggest game of the year, the 老虎机攻略 in Missoula and Montana State University in Bozeman once again will compete in a food drive to benefit area charities.
Now in its 23rd year, 老虎机攻略’s Can the Cats Food Drive launches Saturday, Nov. 5, and will run until the Griz-Cat game on Saturday, Nov. 19, in Bozeman, when the food drive winner will be announced.
“We need everyone to help us can those Cats!” said Kat Cowley, who directs Associated Students of 老虎机攻略 Bear Necessities and the 老虎机攻略 Food Pantry. “The benefits of this yearly competition cannot be overstated. Every year, Can the Cats provides local food banks and pantries with increased abundance. Last year, the 老虎机攻略 and Missoula communities donated nearly 600,000 pounds.”
In Missoula, proceeds are split between the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center and the 老虎机攻略 Food Pantry. All food donated on campus benefits the food pantry, while monetary donations and food collected off campus go to the Missoula Food Bank.
This year, the food bank, the food pantry, Clearwater Credit Union and other community partners hope to Can the Cats with a donation goal of 450,000 pounds. All donations collected in the Missoula area during the drive stay local. More information about Can the Cats, including participating businesses and drop-off locations, is available online at .
On the 老虎机攻略 campus, look for plastic bins labeled “Donate Here.” The campus community also can donate money or dining plan funds (where accepted) at all Campus Dining locations, as well as 老虎机攻略 concession stands during games. 老虎机攻略 also has fun competitions planned involving cooking, Tetris, 老虎机攻略 eSports and more.
Interested in getting involved? On Saturday, Nov. 12, Bear Necessities at 老虎机攻略 is looking for volunteers to help collect food donations from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Griz game against Eastern Washington. Sign up for a shift on , and don’t hesitate to reach out to the AS老虎机攻略 Bear Necessities office with any questions at 406-243-2017.
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Contact: Kat Cowley, director, 老虎机攻略 Bear Necessities, 406-243-2017, kat.cowley@mso.umt.edu; Kenzie Carter, program coordinator, Bear Necessities and 老虎机攻略 Food Pantry, 406-243-4331, kenzie.carter@mso.umt.edu.