Ivan Solis Cruz, Christine St. Louis, McKenzie Riley, Olivia Lennon and volunteers from the Glen Ed Food Pantry sort donated food. (Photo courtesy of SIUE)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Housing residents collected 1,506 pounds of surplus food to benefit people in the Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and surrounding area, during the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Red Storm Chapter’s second annual food drive for the Glen Ed Pantry.

The food was collected in each of the housing communities during spring closing, April 26-May 8. It was donated to the Glen Ed Pantry, a United Way agency that serves more than 300 families per month.

“The annual food drive shows Housing’s commitment to sustainability and demonstrates the positive impact SIUE makes on local communities,” said Bluff Hall Community Director Scott Baietti. “We’re told that donations from SIUE students collected during this time of year help to supply the food pantry with certain staple items for the entire year. Without the donation program, so much would likely go to waste. I’m glad to play a small part in making a big impact.”

Olivia Lennon, Ivan Solis Cruz and Christine St. Louis deliver food to the Glen Ed Food Pantry. (Photo courtesy of SIUE)

The NRHH is a leadership based honorary comprised of exemplary residential students who value service and recognition. The NRHH Red Storm Chapter has been active at SIUE since 2006. For more information, contact Rex Jackson at rjackso@siue.edu or (618) 650-4251.

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