CANS TO CANDELARIA
University of Northern Colorado
Weld Food Bank
Annual Fall Drive
2011 6TH 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.
A $1 donation is equal to 6 pounds
of food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 22 nd.
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!
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
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)
CONTACT US
Dr. Alana Cline
(970) 352 -1783
[email protected]
www.unco.edu/canstocandelaria
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