Radford Gives Back

The ninth annual Radford Gives Back is hosting a food collection for the Bobcat Backpacks Program on the Radford University campus.

Ceremony

Wednesday, October 2, 5 p.m.  Student Recreation and Wellness Center MAC court (lower level)

Don't miss the annual ceremony, backpacking and community photo!

Collection Drop-Off

Student Recreation & Wellness Center first floor classroom. Student volunteers are needed to assist with sorting during the collection. Sign up to volunteer!

• Tuesday, October 1,  3-6 p.m. 
• Wednesday, October 2, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Requested Donations

• Chunky soup
• Canned veggies 
• Canned fruit
• Beanie weenies 
• Ravioli or spaghettiOs
• Peanut butter (16-18 oz.)
• Granola bars
• Boxed mac ‘n cheese
• Microwave popcorn
• Oatmeal packets

RUC in Roanoke is hosting its fifth annual donation drive in support of Feeding Southwest Virginia.

Collection

September 20-30. We will have bins located in the Highlander House. All donations must be in by Monday September 30, 2024. 

Requested Donations

(No glass, please! Glass items can chip and break easily in the boxes.)

• Canned Soup
• Peanut Butter
• Canned Meats
• Canned Fruit
• Macaroni & Cheese/Pastas
• Canned Vegetables/Dry Beans
• Rice
• Dried Fruit
• Cereal

Volunteer Experience

Wednesday, October 2, 1-4 p.m. at Feeding Southwest VA

Volunteers will do Quality Assurance with Feeding Southwest Virginia. This includes evaluating donated food products by inspecting and sorting packaged food products to control for such issues as shelf life, dented cans, crushed boxes, and other superficially damaged food.

Students volunteering with Feeding Southwest Virginia will receive a shirt to wear at the end of their shift. Sign up to take part in helping Feeding Southwest Virginia.