Get Ready for #UCanCrushHunger 2021! October 25 through November 12
Community Harvest Food Bank’s 7th Annual U Can Crush Hunger Campaign has completed its final week of the competition between 8 schools to see who can raise the most food and funds and crush hunger this holiday season. It was a nail biter of a competition, but the University of Saint Francis managed to race ahead of Manchester University and secure the lead by last Friday’s deadline! In total, a record 139,745 pounds of food were raised, including monetary funds which count four pounds for every dollar raised.
“Amazing! Truly amazing! This could not have happened without the loving spirit of 8 colleges and universities who heard the voices of 91,000 food insecure individuals,” said Carmen Cumberland, President and CEO of Community Harvest Food Bank. “The call went out, and donors, sponsors, and neighbors answered. The end result netting almost 140,000 pounds of food collected and distributed will prevent food being an impossible choice for families deciding whether to buy groceries or pay for other necessities.”
The food collected throughout the competition is staying to benefit residents of each county through local nonprofit member pantries, so community members throughout the region will benefit during the holiday season.
The final 2021 U Can Crush Hunger standings are as follows:
- 1st Place: University of Saint Francis with 42,706 pounds
- 2nd Place: Manchester University with 33,014 pounds
- 3rd Place: Purdue University Fort Wayne with 21,881 pounds
- 4th Place: Indiana Tech with 14,027 pounds
- 5th Place: Trine University with 7,767 pounds
- 6th Place: Huntington University with 7,304 pounds
- 7th Place: Ivy Tech with 7,300 pounds
- 8th Place: Indiana University Fort Wayne with 5,746 pounds
Join local colleges and universities in the fight against hunger during the 7th annual U Can Crush Hunger campaign! Huntington University, Indiana Tech, Indiana University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech, Manchester University, Purdue Fort Wayne, Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis return to this friendly food and fund drive competition to claim the traveling trophy. This event helps Community Harvest provide meals to thousands of northeast Indiana families during the holidays, and supports food pantries on college campuses for students struggling with food insecurity. Support your favorite school today!
This event is brought to you by our generous sponsors, with transportation provided by Two Men And A Truck:
Click Your School Below to Donate and Crush Hunger Today!
Our goal this year is 100,000 pounds of food! Every dollar donated online provides 4 pounds, and the winning school will receive the traveling trophy. To donate to end hunger and support your school of choice, simply click on their image to visit their donate page. Thank you for your support in #UCanCrushHunger!
