FORT MYERS, Fla. – Following a successful drive in November, FGCU Athletics officials announced Tuesday a charitable canned food drive as part of the #FEEDFGCU campaign which will take place throughout the month of April at all Eagles' home events to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry.
 
Beginning with a softball doubleheader against FIU on Wednesday, fans will have the opportunity to donate canned goods at up to 22 home events over the course of 12 different days throughout the month of April. A complete list of home events in April is at the end of this release.
 
Boxes will be posted at the marketing tables upon entry into each venue, and FGCU hopes to be the top-donating university in the ASUN. The food will go directly to the FGCU Campus Food Pantry to help students experiencing food insecurity.
 
This past November – the fourth-straight year of the drive – 472 pounds of food from 430 items were donated.
 
FGCU Athletics officials sponsor events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry, 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
Apr. 4 – Softball vs. FIU, 4 & 6 PM
Apr. 5 – Men's & Women's Tennis vs. NJIT, 5 PM
Apr. 6 – Baseball vs. NJIT, 6:30 PM
Apr. 7 – Baseball vs. NJIT, 2 PM
Apr. 7 – Men's & Women's Tennis vs. USC Upstate, 5 PM
Apr. 8 – Baseball vs. NJIT, 12 PM
Apr. 10 – Beach Volleyball vs. Webber International, 4 PM *
Apr. 10 – Baseball vs. FAU, 6:30 PM
Apr. 13 – Beach Volleyball vs. Jacksonville, 2 PM *
Apr. 13 – Beach Volleyball vs. North Florida, 4 PM *
Apr. 14 – Beach Volleyball vs. North Florida, 10 AM *
Apr. 14 – Beach Volleyball vs. Jacksonville, 2 PM *
Apr. 14 – Softball vs. Kennesaw State, 2 & 4 PM
Apr. 14 – Men's & Women's Tennis vs. Stetson, 5 PM
Apr. 15 – Softball vs. Kennesaw State, 1 PM
Apr. 27 – Baseball vs. Kennesaw State, 6:30 PM
Apr. 28 – Baseball vs. Kennesaw State, 2 PM
Apr. 29 – Baseball vs. Kennesaw State, 1 PM

* Beach Volleyball games played at Estero Community Park
 
ABOUT FGCU
FGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 69 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 10+ seasons at the Division-I level. Additionally, in just 6+ seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had 33 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. Seven FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport. In 2016-17, the Green and Blue posted a department-best 6th-place finish in the DI-AAA Learfield Directors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. FGCU also collectively earned a 3.27 GPA in the classroom and served an all-time high 7,200+ volunteer hours – being recognized as one of two runner-ups for the inaugural NACAD Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl.
 
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