The University of Akron Athletics
Cross Country Team to Host Canned Food Drive at Tommy Evans Invitational
September 03 | Cross Country
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AKRON, Ohio – For the second straight year, The University of Akron men's and women's cross country teams will host a canned food drive to coincide with their season-opening meet this Thursday at Firestone Metro Park, Zips cross country head coach Scott Jones announced Thursday.
All donations will directly benefit the Haven of Rest Ministries – a non-profit, faith-based rescue mission that serves the homeless community in and around the Akron area.
"We are proud to continue this relationship with the Haven of Rest Ministry, which is just a few minutes walk from campus and works tirelessly to feed the hungry," Jones said. "We were excited by the amount of giving last fall and are looking forward to contributing another large donation this year to help others in their time of need."
While all food is appreciated, UA is requesting that each spectator brings two canned food items – preferably fruits or vegetables – to the drive.
The 44th running of the Tommy Evans Invitational will begin with the women's race at 5:30 p.m. and conclude with the men's competition at 6:15 p.m. For those unable to attend but still wishing to contribute, canned donations are being accepted beforehand in the UA cross country office, located in room 296 at the Stile Athletics Field House.
For more information, please call the cross country office at 330-972-6895.
On average, the Haven of Rest provides 600 meals per day for the Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne and Holmes counties area. Donations account for 80 percent of all food prepared. The Haven of Rest is funded entirely through donations and grants and has been in existence for 68 years. For more information, please visit www.HavenOfRest.org.
