The DWU Freshman Food Drive has so far collected more than 2,400 pounds of food donated by the Mitchell community. The event was sponsored by DWU Campus Ministry.
More than 125 freshmen, along with upperclassmen and other volunteers, conducted the food drive from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Donations were taken to the Mitchell Food Pantry where volunteers sorted and shelved the food.
Since 2004, the annual Freshman Food Drive has been a large part of New Student Orientation weekend at Dakota Wesleyan. It is an activity that is structured to help new students acclimate to the Mitchell community, as well as to embody the university’s motto of “Sacrifice or Service.”
Those wishing to donate who might not have been home during the DWU Freshman Food Drive can drop off donations, including fresh garden produce, to the Mitchell Food Pantry during hours of operation.