DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Nov. 13, 2009) - Students in the Daytona State College athletic program are challenging the college community to donate canned goods and non-perishable food items for a three week period starting Monday, Nov. 16.
The Falcon athletes are teaming up with WESH Channel 2, The Salvation Army, and The Second Harvest Food Bank, for the “Share Your Christmas” food drive to help bring food to the hungry in our community.
Designated boxes located around the Daytona Beach Campus will be used to drop-off donations until Friday, Dec. 4.
Box locations are: Fitness Center, Aquatic Center and L. Gale Lemerand Center (bldg. 310), Credit Union (bldg. 300), Mori Hosseini of College of Hospitality Management (bldg. 1200), Wetherell Administration Building (bldg. 100), Library (bldg. 210), Daytona State College Cosmetology Department (bldg. 510), Academic Support Center (bldg. 500), School of Nursing (bldg. 320), and Cafeteria (bldg. 130).
The “Share Your Christmas” food drive drop-off event takes place Monday, Dec. 7 at the Sunshine Park Plaza – student athletes will be there from 7 to 11 a.m. to assist with collection and distribution.
For additional information about this activity call (386) 506-3670.
Daytona State College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Florida Community College Athletics Association Mid-Florida Conference. The Falcons currently compete in seven Division I NJCAA sports including Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Fast-Pitch Softball, Women's Golf and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving. The main focus of the Daytona State Falcons athletic program is to prepare student-athletes for success in life. This is accomplished through strong academic programs and support services coupled with quality coaching and athletic facilities.
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Glyn Johnston, Vice President - Marketing, Communications & Events, (386) 506-4499, johnstg@DaytonaState.edu
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