Community Food Drive

November 18-22, 2024

Help food banks throughout the community with your donations during this annual event.

Together as One: Feeding the 'Burg

University of the Cumberlands cares about a lot of things, and providing food for local families is one of them.

Cumberlands’ annual food drive kicks off each fall, just ahead of the holiday season. In other words, a month’s worth of excitement, generosity, and literal tons of food is just around the corner! Our entire campus community works to collect goods most beneficial to families. We then partner with local churches and food banks to distribute the food to those most in need. We partner with these organizations to distribute our donated items: 

  • FBC Williamsburg Food Pantry
  • WISD Family Resource Center
  • FBC Williamsburg BP Ministry
  • OLOPH Catholic Church Food Pantry
  • Shiner Church of Christ Food Pantry
  • Emergency Christian Ministries Shelter
  • Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Food Pantry
  • Bread of Life Food Pantry Jellico

All are welcome to donate non-perishable foods to the cause. Donations are collected in the Office of Student Affairs in the Boswell Campus Center. 

The annual food drive runs annually from November 18 to the 22.

Students assist at the annual food drive

Shopping List

However you choose to help, your help is needed. Clean out your own pantries. Pick up some extra items when you're at the store. Call your family and ask them to donate to the cause. However, you help it is appreciated. Here is a list of the most commonly requested items from our partners in the local community. 

Kid's Food Items: 

  • Cereal
  • Pop Tarts
  • Canned Fruit
  • Ramen
  • Fruit Snacks 
  • Granola Bars
  • Microwavable Meals
    *Items should be easy-open containers/pop-top cans

Protein and Beans: 

  • Rice 
  • Beans (dry)
  • Peanut Butter
  • Tuna

Pasta and Sauces: 

  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Mac & Cheese

Canned Goods: 

  • Beans 
  • Corn 
  • Other Canned Vegetables
  • Soups
  • Chili
  • Canned Fruit (any kind)

Other:

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Gravy Packets
  • Stuffing Mix
  • Corn Bread Mix
  • Dessert Mix
  • Vienna Sausages
  • Canned Pastas (Chef Boyardee)
  • Instant oatmeal
  • Powdered milk
  • Crackers

Hygiene and Household Items:

  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Soap/Body Wash
  • Hair Brushes
  • Detergent 
  • Toothpaste

Make a Donation

Don’t have time to run to the store? Not a problem. Monetary donations are welcome too and will be used to purchase items in bulk – which, technically, is often cheaper, thus providing even more food for local families. 

 
Students unload food at a local church during the food drive

Register to Volunteer

Our entire campus community is asked to help donate food and other non-perishable items during the annual food drive.