As we approach the month of August, the dreading thought of summer ending and returning back to school lurks in our minds. With all this anticipation of the school year starting, people forget about helping those in need; mainly, those who are at risk of hunger.
Fact: In Colorado, more than 755,000 people live on incomes that put them at risk of hunger, 35 percent of that number in need being children.
To combat this issue, The Community College of Aurora is hosting a food drive at their Centre Tech and Lowry campuses between September 15th and September 19th. Suggested food items to donate are peanut butter, jelly, canned beans, meat, and vegetables, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, cookies, crackers, condiments and salad dressings.
On September 17th, at 1600 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO, tables will be set up where students and staff can bring in their food donations. And on September 18th, tables will be set up at 710 Alton Way, Denver, CO. A raffle ticket will be given to each individual who donates two food items for a chance to win prizes.
All donations will be brought to the Gateway Battered Women's Shelter by Colorado Hi-Tec Moving & Storage, an agent of Wheaton Van Lines. Come out and join The Community College of Aurora and support the fight against hunger.
