UTAH-BYU RIVALRY WEEK FOOD DRIVE
To Benefit Utah Food Bank
Utah hopes to beat BYU in the rivals’ football game on Saturday, Nov. 28, in Provo, but the U is also hoping to be victorious in the 15th annual Utah-BYU Rivalry Week Food Drive, a friendly competition between the U of U and BYU alumni associations to see which school can raise the most funds and nonperishable food. The contest runs from Nov. 13-28. Donations collected by the U will benefit the Utah Food Bank. Collections by BYU will benefit the United Way Food Bank of Utah County. Due to the downturn in the economy, the Utah Food Bank has seen an increasing number of food requests, making it more important than ever for fans of both schools to give generously.
There are several ways you can help: Deposit nonperishable food items in specially-marked bins located throughout campus (contact the Alumni Association at (801) 581-6995 for specific locations), including the Alumni House, located at 155 S. Central Campus Drive. Or, individuals can donate online. “The tradition of the Utah-BYU food drive provides an added dimension of fun and competition to game week, but, more importantly, is a meaningful way to gather food for fellow Utahns who are without a meal,” says John Ashton, executive director of the alumni association.
