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Students deliver food to the Food Connection



Bellarmine Kicks Off 17th Annual Can the Man
Food Drive

“Munch Madness”
March 13-28, 2013

Student flyer

13,000 Pound Food Goal

Starting March 13, Bellarmine's ASB begins its annual school-wide service project and food drive, Can the Man. The man is Principal Chris Gavin with the goal of "canning" him representing the placement of 13,000 pounds of food in his office.

St. Leo Food Connection

A yearly tradition for the past sixteen years, Bellarmine's donation to the St. Leo Food Connection  is a hefty one. The food bank distributes over 1.7 million pounds of food each year, with Bellarmine's donation adding to a half percent overall. This equates to Bellarmine students helping provide nourishment for over 690 people. Having done so for 16 years, that's over 11,000 individuals in the Tacoma community that Bellarmine has assisted.

Types & Amounts of Food

Each student is encouraged to bring in 15 lbs. of food or more. High density foods are encouraged such as peanut butter, beans, rice, canned soup and canned vegetables. All foods must be non-perishable and no water is accepted.

How Can Parents Help?

Encourage your students to bring in cans from March 13-28. Parents wishing to drop off donations can do so outside the main office. Please do assist in this very important cause.

Important Dates & Notes

School Goal: 13,000 1bs.
Weigh-in Dates: March 15, 19, 21, 26 & 28
Final Weigh-In:  March 28
Food Note: Please do not bring in any cans 6 lbs. or larger

Student Incentives

Student incentives include:

  • The Community Period with most pounds contributed will be awarded $300.00.
  • The 2nd place (consolation bracket) Community Period will receive $200.00.
  • The captains of the winning Community Periods will receive a $25 gift card to
    the Lion’s Den.

Questions

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Dean of Students Cindy Davis.