Food insecurity is something that nobody should have to deal with, though it plagues families and individuals across the entire country. Unfortunately, many go hungry due to a lack of food and overall nutrition, making the need for diverse and nutritious food even more dire. To help address this issue in their respective communities, FSU and UF are continuing a time-honored tradition of competing food donation programs: FSU’s Food for Thought Pantry vs UF’s Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry.
All donations will be used to stock the shelves of both universities’ pantries, which provide food to currently-enrolled students, and in the case of Field and Fork Pantry, faculty and staff as well. Continue reading to learn more about how to donate and support FSU in this annual competition!
Note that UF has beaten FSU in years prior, but that doesn’t decrease our chances this year! Donate what you can, spread the word, and FSU will come out on top!
Click here to learn more about Food for Thought, and here to learn more about Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry.
Competition Rules & Guidelines
The competition will last from November 3 to November 30, with the winner announced during the last week of classes. All donations collected during the competition dates will go toward the Food for Thought Pantry’s final point score. Winners will be announced during the last week of classes. Eligible donation bins can be found across campus at the following locations:
- Strozier Library lobby
- Dirac Library lobby
- Seminole Cafe
- Suwannee Room
- Williams Reading Writing Center (Room 222 C)
- FSU Alumni Center (1030 W Tennessee Street)
NOTE: Two additional food bin locations are coming soon to 1851 Food Hall and the Student Union.
You can also drop items off directly at the Food for Thought Pantry on the fourth floor of University Center A, room 4148. Pantry hours are 8 AM – 5 PM Mon-Fri, excluding federal holidays and university closures. For assistance bringing items into the Pantry, please pull into the loading zone near near the Gate K sign and call the Department of Student Support & Transitions desk phone: (850) 644-2428.
Online donations can be conducted through Food for Thought’s Amazon Wishlist or through direct donations to the student emergency food pantry fund.
The competition is measured in points; though all donations are welcome, certain categories of items hold more point value than others, so make your donations with that in mind!
Point System
5 Points
- Peanut butter
- Canned meat/fish
- Shelf-stable milk
- Shelf-stable tofu/tempeh
4 Points
- Baking mixes
- Pasta and noodles
- Rice
- Rolled oats and cereal
3 Points
- Per dollar donated
- Cooking oil
- Applesauce
- Non-perishable microwave/boxed meals
2 Points
- Salsa
- Spices
- Sauces
- Condiments
- Jellies/jams
1 Point
- Granola bars
- Canned vegetables
- Canned and dried beans
- Unopened, non-expired food-safe items not on the list
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