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Cans to candelaria

Cans to candelaria. University of Northern Colorado Weld Food Bank Annual Fall Drive. 2011 6 th Annual Drive. “Black Out Hunger”. What is cans to candelaria. Cans to Candelaria is a campus-wide food drive/competition that benefits the Weld Food Bank. Cans and cash are accepted.

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Cans to candelaria

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  1. Cans to candelaria University of Northern Colorado Weld Food Bank Annual Fall Drive

  2. 2011 6th Annual Drive • “Black Out Hunger”

  3. What is cans to candelaria • Cans to Candelaria is a campus-wide food drive/competition that benefits the Weld Food Bank. • Cans and cash are accepted. • A $1 donation is equal to 6 pounds of food.

  4. Background Information • The drive is based on CSU’s “Cans Around the Oval” program. • It was created by Dr. Lee Anne Peck and her senior PR students in the spring of 2006. • In 2011, the Student Dietetics Association took over the drive.

  5. Weld food bank • Weld Food Bank feeds 10,000 families per month. • Weld County is considered one of the neediest in Colorado. • Weld Food Bank gives good to more than 100 local non-profit agencies. • Weld Food Bank is the primary intake and referral for Emergency Food Service in Weld County.

  6. Currently… • Demand for food has increased by 239%. • Hunger is at its highest point in history. • Weld Food Bank does not have enough food to meet its growing demand.

  7. Future GOals • In 2009, more than 50,000 pounds of food were collected. • In 2010, almost 60,000 pounds of food was collected. • In 2011, we aim to collect 70,000 pounds in food and cash.

  8. Important Dates • September 19 – Registration Deadline • September 22 – Drive Day • All food and money will be collected. $1 is equivalent to 6 pounds of food. • Contributions will be tallied and awards will be presented.

  9. Getting involved • 1. Create a team. • 2. Fill out a registration form online at www.unco.edu/canstocandelaria . • 3. Collect cans and money by organizing events or challenges. • 4. Bring donations to the parking lot west of Candelaria Hall between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on September 22nd.

  10. Competing • Participants in the competition have many incentives to donate as much as possible. • The top winner receives a trophy and lots of recognition. • Steer your team to victory by participating in challenges and events!

  11. Previous winners • Facilities Management (3,603 lbs) • School of Journalism and Mass Communications (12,327 lbs) • Student Dietetic Association (3,204 lbs) • Alpha Kappa Psi (603 lbs) • Student Dietetic Association (424 lbs) • 2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006

  12. Contact us • Dr. Alana Cline • (970) 352 -1783 • alana.cline@unco.edu • www.unco.edu/canstocandelaria • Find us on Facebook!

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