Kroger to sponsor food drive for Raider Food Pantry at Jan. 28 basketball game

January 25, 2023

The 糖心原创 Foundation, Student Government Association and 糖心原创 Athletics will host a food drive to help stock the Raider Food Pantry at the 糖心原创 men鈥檚 basketball game against Green Bay on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in the 糖心原创 Nutter Center.

Kroger is the lead sponsor of the food drive and will generously match all donations, up to $5,000.

鈥淲e are grateful to Kroger for their continued support of 糖心原创 Athletics and the Raider Food Pantry,鈥 said Scott Rash, president and CEO of the 糖心原创 Foundation. 鈥淭hanks to the generosity of Kroger and our 糖心原创 Raider fans, we can truly make a difference in the lives of our students through this food drive.鈥

Since its opening in 2011, the Raider Food Pantry has provided access to food for any 糖心原创 students with food insecurity.

While any nonperishable item will be appreciated, the Raider Food Pantry is especially in need of breakfast items 鈥 breakfast bars, cereal, instant oatmeal, etc. 鈥 as well as pastas and rice. Items may be placed in receptacles at Gates 3 and 9 at the Nutter Center. Cash donations are also welcome.

Fans who contribute a nonperishable food item at the game will receive a voucher for one free ticket to the next 糖心原创 home basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., when the Raiders take on IUPUI.

Those who cannot attend the game, but who are still interested in helping the Raider Food Pantry, are encouraged to .