FORT MYERS, Fla. – FGCU Athletics officials announced Wednesday a charitable canned food drive as part of the FEEDFGCU campaign which will take place throughout the month of November at all Eagles' home events to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry.
 
Beginning with a triple-header of matches for swimming and diving, volleyball and women's soccer on Friday, fans will have the opportunity to donate canned goods at up to 13 home events throughout the month of November.
 
Boxes will be posted at the marketing tables upon entry into each venue, and fans who donate 10 or more canned items per game will receive an FGCU-branded lunch box. The food will go directly to the FGCU Campus Food Pantry to help students experiencing food insecurity.
 
This marks the third-straight November that FGCU Athletics officials have held a canned food drive. Two years ago, 476 pounds were donated, and that totaled jumped to 687 pounds last November – an increase of 44 percent. A similar drive is also scheduled to occur for April home events.
 
FGCU Athletics officials sponsor events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry), one of the department's charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FEEDFGCU on Twitter to help raise awareness.
 
Collection Games/Dates
Nov. 4: Swimming & Diving vs. Florida State, Florida Southern & West Florida, 5 PM
           Volleyball vs. Lipscomb, 6 PM
           No. 1 Seed Women's Soccer vs. No. 4 Seed Kennesaw State, 7 PM
Nov. 5: Swimming & Diving vs. Florida State, Florida Southern & West Florida, 10 AM
           Volleyball vs. Kennesaw State, 6 PM
           No. 2 Seed Men's Soccer vs. No. 3 Seed Lipscomb/No. 6 Seed Stetson, 7 PM
*Nov. 6: Women's Soccer ASUN Championship Final, 1 PM
*Nov. 12: Men's Soccer ASUN Championship Final, 7 PM
Nov. 15: Women's Basketball vs. FIU, 7 PM
Nov. 16: Men's Basketball vs. UT Arlington, 7 PM
Nov. 23: Men's Basketball vs. Binghamton, 7 PM
Nov. 25: Men's Basketball vs. Long Beach State, 8 PM
Nov. 29: Men's Basketball vs. Ave Maria, 7 PM
*Game not guaranteed – based off previous results
 
ABOUT FGCU
In its 10th season at the Division-I level, FGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 54 conference regular season and tournament titles. Additionally, in just 5+ seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had 23 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. Seven programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sports. In 2014-15, FGCU finished 9th in the Division I-AAA Learfield Sports Director Cup final standings, ahead of several prominent Big East, Missouri Valley and Atlantic 10 Conference members.
 
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