ANNUAL AUBURN-ALABAMA “FOOD FIGHT”

Runs September 29th – November 16th

For the past twenty-nine years, Auburn University and the University of Alabama have competed against each other to see which school could raise the most food for their local food bank in the weeks prior to the big competition on the football field. This is the biggest food drive of the year and last year an amazing total of 550,117 pounds was donated locally. This food drive has a huge impact on the Food Bank’s ability to provide food for families in need this holiday season and beyond.

The total pounds collected by both schools during this friendly competition since the drive began is the equivalent of more than 7.85 million meals or 377 tractor-trailer loads!

View List of Needed Items

COMMUNITY COLLECTION BARREL LOCATIONS

Please check regularly as more sites are added daily

Kroger – Auburn
Kroger – Opelika
Sam’s Club
Winn-Dixie – Opelika
Winn-Dixie – Auburn
Auburn-Opelika Tourism
Bitty and Beaus
Domain — Auburn
First Year Experience
Homecare of East Alabama Health
Irritable Bao
Max Fitness
Pi Kappa Phi
Stacks
Stamp Auburn
The Yard
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps
Whataburger

AUBURN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
COLLECTION BARREL LOCATIONS

Auburn Alumni Center
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Building
Auburn Pharmacy
Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Center
Campus Safety and Security
Cater Hall
College of Veterinary Medicine
Comer Hall
Dudley Hall
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Forest and Wildlife Building
Foy Hall
Haley Center
Horton Hardgrave Hall
Langdon Hall
Lowder Hall
Neville Arena
Nichols Center
Nursing Building
Ralph Broun Draughon Library and Mell Classroom Building
Recreation and Wellness Center
Samford Hall
Science Center Classroom
Spidle Hall
Student Center – Greek Life Office
Student Center – In front of C Store 1st floor
Student Center – Student Involvement Suite 3rd floor
The EDGE
Tichenor Hall

The cause is good, the need is great and donations are much appreciated. No matter which team you favor, support the Food Fight. Your team and, more importantly, some of your neighbors are counting on you. Braggin’ rights and the fight against hunger are on the line.

David HouselDirector of Athletics Emeritus at Auburn University

Each year, as we are well in the throes of football, tailgates and team spirit, there is a group of fine people at Auburn University and the Food Bank of East Alabama working diligently to make sure our neighbors do not go hungry. No matter which team you pull for in the Iron Bowl, this is a great way for neighbors to help neighbors in a fun, competitive way.

I know that we have folks here in Opelika and Auburn with big hearts. You probably speak with someone who struggles with hunger daily and don’t even know it. It could be a church member, a co-worker or even a friend. Do your part! Come out and show your love for your community. Join the Food Drive and help tackle hunger.

Gary FullerMayor, City of Opelika

Fall is back and football isn’t the only competition. The Beat Bama food drive is underway as we once again compete with Tuscaloosa. The stakes are high as both communities compete to help as many people as they possibly can. I encourage everyone in East Alabama to give what they can to help beat food insecurity, and Beat Bama, this fall.

Ron AndersMayor, City of Auburn

With fierce rivals coming together for the greater good, there is a lesson to be learned from this united front. I think the biggest thing we can learn from this is the difference that one community can make. Yes, beating ‘Bama is great and fun, but our main goal is helping those who are food insecure in our community and across the State.

Martha HenkExecutive Director, Food Bank of East Alabama

100% of the U.S. counties are home to people facing hunger.

Food Bank of East Alabama
355 Industry Drive
Auburn, AL 36832
food-bank@foodbankofeastalabama.com
Phone: (334) 821-9006
Fax: (334) 821-4697

The Food Bank of East Alabama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an equal opportunity employer and provider. Federal Tax ID 63-1112492