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Over the last several years, the Campus Food Drive (formerly known as the Campus Holiday Food Drive) has assisted hundreds of students at Â鶹´«Ã½ University and Durham College (DC) and their families with timely support during the holiday season, while also providing opportunities for the broader campus community to come together and support students at both institutions.

In 2020, a pilot campaign was launched for the Campus Food Drive to support students experiencing financial need and/or food insecurity, regardless of family circumstances or holiday observances. With the generosity of our campus community, we were able to raise $14,700 to support 39 Â鶹´«Ã½ students and their families.

We’re inviting the campus community to support this great cause again this year.

How can you help?

• If you’ve traditionally donated to the Campus Holiday Food Drive or the university’s campaign, consider supporting our students by donating to and sharing the campaign with your family and friends.
• If your team has hosted fundraising events in the past, you are encouraged to continue to do so and find creative ways you can participate this year.
• If you know a student in need, direct them to so they can complete an assessment to determine eligibility, and learn about other supports that may be available to them.

Donations to the Student Relief Fund as part of the Campus Food Drive will be accepted now through Wednesday, December 23.

Note: DC is also engaging in Campus Food Drive fundraising efforts in support of its students. If you’d like to donate to DC’s campaign, visit their web page.

Even though our Campus Food Drive efforts look different from previous years, the overall goal and spirit of the initiative remain the same.

Thank you for your continued generous support.

For more information, contact fooddrive@dc-ot.ca.