Southern Connecticut State University women’s basketball will partner with SCSU Food Pantry for a Food Drive during the SCSU Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 11-12, 2023 at James Moore Field House. The Owls will host Georgian Court, Mercy and Saint Anselm with games on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. while Sunday’s contests will be at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Collection boxes will be present in the lobby of the James Moore Field House throughout the weekend. The SCSU Food Pantry has provided a list of needs for the Fall 2023 semester:
Food Pantry Food Items:
• Cooking oil
• Vegetable oil
• Seasonings
• Vinegar
• Pasta noodles
• Ramen Noodles
• Microwaveable Rice
• Gluten Free Products (GF Pasta, GF Mac and Cheese, etc.)
• Meals in a Cup (Mac & Cheese in a cup, Oatmeal in a cup, Breakfast in a cup, etc.)
• Sauces o BBQ o Alfredo o Tomato pasta sauce
• Mac & cheese cups/boxes • Canned soups
• Canned fruits/ veggies
• Beans
• Canned Meat (Tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)
• Fruit cups/fruit sauces (apple sauce)
• Butter
• Bread
• Bagels
• Nut Butters (Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, etc)
• Jellies
• Beans
• Snacks (Chips, Cookies, Pastries)
Food Pantry Hygiene Items:
• Bar Soaps
• Body Wash
• Deodorant
• Pads
• Tampons
• Razors
• Shaving cream
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Body Lotion
• Fash wash
• Face moisturizer
Thanksgiving food items:
• Cranberry sauce
• Stuffing
• Baked goods (Cupcake/ cake batter, Cookie batter)
• Ham & turkey donations
• Corn bread
Baby section:
• Diapers & wipes
• Childrens books
• Baby (snacks/ food, Formula)
• Teething snacks (Gerber baby snacks)
• Canned baby food
• Prepackaged baby kits (Consist of- comb, brush, toothbrush, bugger sucker, nail clippers)
• Blankets/ swaddles
• Clothes- onesies, tops, pants, etc…
• Hats & gloves • Toys Thrift Shop Corner:
• Cooking utensils o Ladles, spatulas, spoons, etc… o Oven mittens
• Small pots and pans
Pet Corner:
• Food (wet & dry)
• Wee-wee pads
• Dog beds
• Toys