Help Us Give Back!
Monarchs Give Back Community Service Project is a campus-wide food collection to benefit Hampton Roads children experiencing food insecurity. This year's drive launches an annual effort highlighting the University's commitment to partner with the Hampton Roads community.
Goal:
This year, our goal is to collect 25,000 non-perishable items.
Food Donation Events:
- Peanut Butter for Parking 9/19 to 9/21 – Peanut Butter donations to pay for eligible parking citations 1oz = $1
- Free admission with canned items to the following ODU Athletic events:
- 9/19: Volleyball vs. Liberty @ 5pm
- 9/19: Men’s Soccer vs VCU @ 7pm
- 9/21: Women’s soccer vs Louisiana @ 7pm
- 9/22: Field Hockey vs Temple @ 2pm
Food Drop Off:
Bring donated items to the Monarch Way entrance of Chartway Arena on Thursday, September 21, 9 am – 5 pm or Friday, September 22, 7 am – 1 pm. We will have staff on site to help unload your vehicle.
Celebration:
Friday, September 22, at 3 pm., all are welcome to gather at the Mitchum Basketball Performance Center. Please register for the Celebration Event at Monarchs Give Back Sign-up. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 2:30 pm and will receive a Monarchs Give Back t-shirt while supplies last.
2023 Food Drive Recipients:
- Maury High
- Blair Middle
- Ruffner
- Ghent School
- Madison Alternative School
- Academy of Discovery at Lakewood
- Larchmont Elementary
- Chesterfield Elementary
- Granby High
- Jacox Elementary
- Mary Calcott Elementary
- Richard Bowling Elementary
- Northside Middle
- PB Young Sr. Elementary
- Norview Middle
- Ingleside Elementary
- Oceanair Elementary
- Larrymore Elementary
- Little Creek Elementary
- Little Creek Primary
- Easton Preschool at Fairlawn
- Azalea Middle
- Lake Taylor School
- Sewell’s Point Elementary
- Norfolk Technical Center
- SECEP
- Academy at Rosemont
- ODU’s Monarch Pantry
Questions?
Contact Kim Butler or Fred Tugas for additional information on how you can help us give back.