In addition to the virtual festivities this year, Homecoming will feature the annual food and blood drives. Here’s the details on how to participate.
Food and money donations will benefit the Vandal Food Pantry. The Red Cross will handle blood drive donations. Kristi Overfelt, the assistant director of the University of Idaho Office of Alumni Relations (OAR), said there are no differences to these donation drives from previous years.
Food Drive
What: Food donation drop offs and money donations ranging from $20-250
When: Oct. 1-31
Where: Money donations can be made online. Food donations can be dropped off at the VandalStore, OAR, Bruce M. Pitman Center, Idaho Student Union Building, Wallace Residence Center, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Best Western University Inn, Rosauers and both the on-campus and downtown Moscow Food Co-op locations
Recommended donations: A complete list is available on the OAR website, but canned fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, cooking oils, baking essentials and personal care products are encouraged.
Where to find more information: The OAR and Homecoming websites.
Blood Drive
What: Blood donations
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8
Where: Fairfield Inn, 1000 W Pullman Road
How to sign up: Visit the American Red Cross website, search for the Fairfield Inn donation and sign up for a time to donate. Follow the Red Cross instructions for preparing to donate blood.
Where to find more information: The American Red Cross website and the Homecoming website.
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