SLU Showcases Ways to Give: International Students Hold Kid-Friendly Food Drive

The international students of Saint Louis University are collecting canned and boxed food items that are “kid-friendly” from Nov. 4-18. The items will be donated for food baskets delivered to families in the St. Louis area during the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the drive, collection boxes for donated food items will be located on the first floors of Beracha Hall, Spring Hall and Marguerite Hall as well as by the SLU Bookstore entrance in the Busch Student Center.

The following items will be collected:

• Macaroni and cheese
• Popcorn
• Fruit Snacks
• Canned fruit in juice or light syrup
• Pudding cups
• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Canned low-sodium soup or chili
• Beans or dried beans
• No-salt or low-sodium canned vegetables
• Canned meats including tuna, turkey and chicken in water

For more information or questions, contact Ann Meechai.

As the holiday season approaches, Saint Louis University is highlighting organizations at SLU that could benefit from the gift of time or donations. To suggest a group or organization, contact Jeff Ackels at jeff.ackels@slu.edu.