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Donate in May to Food Drive for Staff and Retirees

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Assorted nonperishable foods: canned goods, jars, pasta, rice, and cooking oil
A food drive for staff and retirees is being held at UC Davis during the month of May. (Adobe Stock)

Several organization at UC Davis are teaming up for . 

Donations are being accepted through May 31 at several locations on the Davis and Sacramento campuses:

  • (Cowell Building)

Organizers are seeking:

  • Canned food
  • Pantry staples (e.g. rice, pasta)
  • Low-preparation items
  • Shelf stable snacks
  • Toiletries

The food drive is a partnership between , the , the UC Davis chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, and .

Organizers cited — part of Healthy UC Davis — that found 41% of Davis campus staff and 54% of Sacramento campus staff are at risk for food insecurity.

Supporting colleagues facing food instability is a vital way to foster a healthier, more resilient workplace,” organizers said. “Your contributions directly impact the well-being and stability of our campus community.”

Food will be distributed at an event in June;

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Cody Kitaura is the editor of Dateline UC Davis and can be reached by email or at 530-752-1932.

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