In a couple of weeks, the College will launch the annual fall food drive to benefit the Ram Pantry. This special program provides food to VCU students in need. Once again, the food drive will be a competition among CHP units. Last year, the Department of Health Administration collected over 450 pounds of food, and was named winner of the “Cream of the Crop” trophy. As a College, we successfully collected nearly 740 pounds for the Ram Pantry.

Please consider taking part in this important event, which runs Nov. 1 – 15. There are many students across VCU experiencing food insecurity and other challenges. Our food donations help provide meals to ease some of their stresses, allowing them to focus on schoolwork.

Thank you to our food drive organizers, Beth Williamson-Ayers and Cameron Parkins, for partnering with the Division of Student Affairs’ Ram Pantry in coordinating the food drive.