NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University and Redbird Athletics are teaming up with State Farm and US Hunger to host the third Million Meal Pack on Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. at CEFCU Arena.
"When we come together as a University and as a community, we have an opportunity to make a difference far beyond our campus. Illinois State is proud to partner with State Farm on the Million Meal Pack and to build on a relationship grounded in a shared commitment to serving others," Illinois State President Dr. Aondover Tarhule said. "I invite our Redbird community and our neighbors throughout McLean County to join us in addressing food insecurity and providing meals to families in need. Bring your family, your friends and your colleagues, and let's show what is possible when we come together to do something good for others."
This event will require approximately 5,000 volunteers working alongside each other to pack and assemble one million meals that will be distributed throughout McLean County and the state of Illinois by way of the Midwest Food Bank to help feed people struggling with food insecurity. A total of 1 in 8 people and 1 in 6 children in Illinois face hunger. The School Street Food Pantry on campus will also receive meal packs as part of this effort.
"We are proud to once again partner with State Farm, the University and the surrounding Bloomington-Normal community to host the Million Meal Pack," Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs stated. "As you can imagine, it takes thousands of volunteers to help us reach our goal of packing one million meals to help feed people struggling with food insecurity. I urge anyone in the community to sign up to volunteer alongside our coaches, student-athletes and staff on September 26 inside CEFCU Arena."
This event is a great opportunity for University students, faculty and staff, community businesses, friends, and families to make a difference in the fight against hunger. Participants (ages 5 years and older) can sign up for 90-minute volunteer shift(s) via the signup link at GoRedbirds.com/MillionMeal or on the front page of GoRedbirds.com under the quick links box.
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