As a way to give back to the community that supports them, Illinois State Athletics and the Millan Petro Organization have teamed up for a new donation drive program titled Redbird Community Pride presented by McDonald’s.

As part of this new initiative, fans will be able to drop off dry good donations at Redbird Arena prior to every home men’s basketball game and football game in 2021 with all donations benefiting the School Street Food Pantry in Normal. Any fans who drop off a donation will receive a coupon for a McDonald’s offer in return for their generosity. The School Street Food Pantry works to be a consistent source of nutritious food and information for local college students who are experiencing food insecurity.

During the basketball season, fans will be able to drop off donations in a minimal contact drive-through in the circle drive outside the North Entrance of Redbird Arena. On Football game days, starting February 27, fans will be able to drop off donations across from Hancock Stadium, inside the G64 parking lot at the corner of Main Street & Locust Street. Donation collection times will vary by game, so fans should check back here to find out the collection times for each game and follow ISU Athletics social media channels for updates.

What to Donate

• Food items must be non-perishable, not expired, and have no visible damages seen on the packaging. There is always a need for the following items:
  • Pasta, rice, beans, lentils, etc.
  • Pasta/spaghetti sauce
  • Soups, especially vegetable or beef soups
  • Cooking oils of any kind
  • Canned tuna or chicken
• Non-food items are acceptable so long as they are unopened and in their original packaging. There is a large need for items such as:
  • Toilet paper
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Laundry detergent
  • Dish soap
  • Deodorant

When & Where to Donate

Dates and times for each collection drive are listed in the table. See map below for the drop-off location outside Redbird Arena during the Basketball season and across from Hancock Stadium during the Football season.

Date	Collection Time	Location
Sat., Jan. 2	10am-1pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sun., Jan. 3	1pm-3:30pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sat., Jan. 16	11am-2pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sun., Jan. 17	11am-2pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Wed. Jan. 20	4pm-7pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sat. Jan. 23	1pm-4pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sun. Jan. 24	1pm-4pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sat., Feb. 6	10am-1pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sun., Feb. 7	10am-1pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Fri., Feb. 26	4pm-7pm	Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sat., Feb. 27	10am-Noon 4pm-5pm	Across from Hancock Stadium in G64 Parking Lot Circle drive outside Redbird Arena
Sat., March 20	9am-11am	Across from Hancock Stadium in G64 Parking Lot

BASKETBALL DROP-OFF LOCATION

FOOTBALL DROP-OFF LOCATION