Research and Scholarship continues annual food drive

Contact Information

Ben Delp

Contact Details

delpbt@jmu.edu

Description

Ben Delp led the 9th annual Research and Scholarship food drive in support of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, collecting 1,051 pounds of food and $461 in donations. In nine years, Research and Scholarship has collected 7,013 pounds of food and $2,787 in donations, an amount equivalent to 16,969 meals. Hundreds of JMU faculty and students have generously donated their time and dollars to alleviate food insecurity in the Shenandoah Valley.

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Date

Academic Year AY '16-'17

Frequency

Recurring Event (Occurs on a regular basis but not continual)

Areas of Engagement

Civic Engagement, Community Engagement

Format

Community Service