2022 Food Drive: February 1 to 28
The Food Drive at Oregon State University has a long tradition of success. Every year during the month of February the university comes together and plans a wide variety of food and fund-raising activities to help the hungry. This effort is in conjunction with the Governor's State Employees Food Drive. The resources gathered by County Extension Offices, Experiment Stations, OSU-Cascades, and Centers associated with OSU go to their local food banks. Proceeds from the OSU in Corvallis benefit the non-profit agencies served in Linn-Benton Food Share. These agencies include local food pantries, the OSU food pantry, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, day care centers and shelter homes in Linn and Benton counties.
DONATE TODAY!
Oregon Food Bank can leverage funds
$1 = 4 pounds of food = over 3 meals
Why food and funds both matter
Donating food provides a direct connection between you and the hungry person who receives the food. Your food donation is tangible and reminds you that hungry people are just like you and me.
Cash donations get food to agencies. Food share agencies leverage funds by ordering low cost, high quality foods at quantities and prices not available to the average consumer. Cash supports innovative programs that address the root causes of hunger through advocacy and public education. It also keeps freezers running and trucks on the road.
-
Donate funds through the options below:
- Payroll contributions - submit new and updated contributions using the Power Form
-
If you wish for your donation to go to a region outside of Linn and Benton counties please contact shelly.signs@oregonstate.edu for more information on how to direct your contribution to another area in Oregon.
- Make a one-time contribution. Participate in a fundraising event. All checks should be made payable to "Linn Benton Food Share" (or LBFS.) See your unit coordinator for information on how to deposit your contribution.
-
Donate online to Linn Benton Food Share through:
- Network for Good (Note: Please view our How-To Donate Online form) - This option has the lowest fees but a minimum $10 donation is required.
- GiveButter - No minimum donation amount but higher fees.
- Start a Facebook fundraiser for Linn Benton Food Share! Learn more.
- Donate food
In 2021, OSU faculty, staff and students contributed 467,378 meals to the Linn Benton Food Share!
Who we help
The annual OSU Food Drive primarily raises donations for the Linn Benton Food Share. OSU entities located in regions outside of Linn and Benton counties are encouraged to keep their donations local and simply report what they raise back to the Food Drive chair.
Learn more about our partners:
Coordinator Resources
Every year departments, extension offices, student groups and clubs across campus participate in the Food Drive. Every effort counts, both big and small, so have fun, and know that your efforts are helping to feed hungry children and their families in our community.
- Wondering if your department already has a coordinator? Check the list below. If your department does not have a coordinator, you are welcome to volunteer, the job is easy, fun and very rewarding! Contact OSU's Food Drive Coordinator Shelly Signs. She can help get you set up to hit the ground running!
- Fundraising event ideas and policies
- Food Collection
- Monetary Donations
-
Publicizing your efforts have never been easier. All graphic elements and downloadable posters are easily downloadable through Box!
- OSU Food Drive assets folder
- State of Oregon Box folder - sample thank you and donation letters, posters, and graphic elements
- Linn Benton Food Share Box folder
- Forms - One stop for the payroll contribution form, donation ledger form, and the raffle receipt summary form
2022 Participating Units and Coordinators
If you do not see your unit represented, please contact Shelly.signs@oregonstate.edu.
|
6th Floor, Kerr Admin |
Kayleen Eng |
|
Academic Success Center & Writing Center Agricultural Education |
Anna Bentley Dawn Moyer |
|
Applied Economics ASOSU |
Donita Godwin Mak Khan |
|
Biological & Ecological Engineering (BEE) |
Catherine Mullins and Jennifer Cohen |
|
Chemistry |
Luanne Johnson |
|
Circle K International |
Jessica Li |
|
College of Business |
Brian Seale |
|
College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) |
Vikki Pointer |
|
College of Education |
Missy Kloos |
|
College of Engineering |
Janet Knudson |
|
College of Forestry |
Jessica Fitzmorris and Terralyn Vandetta |
|
College of Pharmacy |
Noelle Cummings |
|
College of Public Health and Human Sciences (includes TEAM Oregon) |
Rena Thayer and Rhonda McCormick |
|
College of Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med/VMD) |
Jana Gordon and Sara Smith |
|
Controller’s Unit – Business Affairs, FA&A, AABC, ASBC, AMBC, BEBC, |
Rhonda Thomassen, Lissa Perrone, Jonathan Rosa, Curtis Black, |
|
Crop and Soil Science |
Emmalie Goodwin |
|
Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife |
Christine Meiwes |
|
Dept. of Horticulture |
Lee Ann Julson |
|
Division of Information & Technology (UIT) |
Lisa Wetherell and Clarissa Amundsen |
|
Environmental & Molecular Toxicology (EMT) Extension Communications |
Mary Mucia Sandy Reichhuber, Debbie Sayer and Amy Baker |
|
Extension Service, Clatsop County |
Sandra Carlson |
|
Extension Service, Tillamook County and Open Campus |
Kym Hamann |
|
Extension Service, Wallowa County |
Jill Huffman |
|
Food Science and Technology |
TBD |
|
Graduate School |
John McQueen |
|
Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) |
Shannon Reed |
|
Honors College Student Association (HCSA/UHC) |
Maya Livni |
|
INTO OSU |
Julaine Nickels |
|
Linus Pauling Institute Naval Science Beaver Battalion (NROTC) |
Sandra Uesugi |
|
Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance |
Laurie Henry |
|
Office of International Services |
Cindy Nair |
|
OSU Alumni Association (OSUAA) and OSU Foundation |
Julia Kleven, Allison Culver, Piper Gazeley, Gordon Fenn, Lauren Servias and Tricia Riley |
|
PCMM |
Christine Atwood |
|
Physics |
Kelly Carter |
|
Printing and Mailing Psychology |
Kelly Clark Katie Harvey |
| School of Visual and Performing, & Design Arts (SVPDA) |
Shannon Sauvage |
|
School of Life Sciences (microbiology, integrative biology, biochemistry and biophysics) |
Amy Timshel, Traci Durrell-Khalife |
|
School of Public Policy (Sociology, Economics, Political Science) |
Laura Relyea and Jen Edwards |
|
School of Writing, Literature and Film |
Molly McFerran |
|
SEE (OMN, SLI, DCE and Craft Center). Student Health Services |
Rhonda Head (Thompson)
|
|
University Facilities, Infrastructure and Ops (UFIO) |
Keahi McFadden and Stephanie Harrison |
|
University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) |
Traci Melton |
|
University Relations and Marketing |
Theresa Hogue and Michelle Klampe |
|
Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) |
Lyn Carson |
