The Schools of the Sun Belt Conference's Food Fight is a competitive food drive among schools that are part of the Sun Belt Conference. During the month of February, we will compete to see who can collect the most donations for bragging right. Each school's contribution is based on a point system (described below) and points can only be added for donations that wouldn't typically be received throughout the year. Last year combined, participating schools collected over 28,000 items and $24,500 in donations.
This year, Off-Campus Life is partnering with Student Leadership and Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, JMU Dining, UREC, UPB, and Annual Giving to bring awareness to the food drive during various events. The Pantry will also be one of the units recognized during Giving Day this year.
Donation List
The Pantry is collecting the following items as part of the Schools of the SBC’s Food Drive: Food Fight! Each item on this list is worth 4 points, while anything else donated is 1 point. Don’t have any items to donate? Every $1 donated is worth 2 points. The school with the most points wins, so please donate and show your school spirit this February!
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash
- Sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer
- Pads, tampons
- Laundry detergent, dish soap, hand soap
- Toilet paper, paper towels
- Noodles, rice, mac and cheese
- Breakfast items (cereal, instant oats)
- Peanut butter, almond butter, etc.
- Healthy snacks, bottled water
- Canned meats (halal or kosher preferred)
- Canned beans (black, kidney, baked)
- Spices (salt, pepper, cinnamon, red pepper)
Donation Item Drop-Off Locations
- All Pantry locations
- Mr. Chips
- Student Success Center (SSC)
- The Union
- Festival
- Any Food Fight events
Food Fight February Events
Date: Thursday, 1/29
Time: 10:00pm-Midnight
Location: Festival Lower Drum
Description: Come see The Pantry tabling as a Food Fight kick-off!
Date: Tuesday, 2/3
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: UREC Kitchen
Description: Learn a unique recipe inspired by items you can find in The Pantry on campus! Donations to The Pantry will be accepted at this event.
*Registration is required through UREC*
Date: Tuesday, 2/10
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: E-Hall
Descriptioin: Chef Gordon is back with a Dinner For Two cooking class. Watch the professional whip up a meal using items you could find at The Pantry before getting to try them yourself! No meal plan/punch required to attend.
Date: Wednesday, 2/11
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: 3rd floor of Warren, The Union
Descriptioin: Learn more about Food Fight during weekly Tea Time, hosted by Student Leadership and Involvement.
Date: Friday, 2/14
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: SSC 2200
Description: Come spend Valentine's Day with CEVC and make some notes of encouragement to go on cans for The Pantry- donations encouraged but not required. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, February 18th
Time: 5pm 7pm
Location: Grafton-Stovall Theater
Description: UVA Student Daniel McCain is proud to present 'The Invisible Epidemic', which chronicles colleges and universities from across Virginia, from schools with billions in endowments to community colleges, struggling to fund their campus food pantries and support students grappling with food insecurity. This screening will incllude an introduction from Daniel McCain as well as a post-viewing Q&A session. Donations for The Pantry are encouraged, but not required.
Date: Thursday, 2/19
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: 3rd floor of Warren, The Union
Descriptioin: Rock painting and donation collecting, hosted by Student Leadership and Involvement.
Date: Tuesday, 2/25
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Taylor Down Under Stage
Descriptioin: Test your knowledge on all things food and food insecurity at the Food Fight's Trivia Night, hosted by Student Leadership and Involvement.