By University Relations

Help the non-perishable food collection campaign called “Cans Across America” on Nov. 12.

November 5, 2008

VINCENNES, IND. - Vincennes University will partner with Sodexo, Inc., in a non-perishable food collection campaign called “Cans Across America” on Nov. 12. Locally donated items will be distributed to the Vincennes Food Pantry and Bicknell Kerrusso Coffee Houst, which serve a growing number of local families who face need during difficult times.

The one-day effort will be part of the Sodexo’s national attempt to hold the “largest food drive by a non-charitable organization in a 24 hour period” and break the Guinness World Book record.

Sodexo, Inc., provides services at more than 530 colleges and universities and other facilities and has set a nationwide goal to collect more than 396,833 pounds of non-perishable food to break the record.

Non-perishable food items may be dropped off throughout the day on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Tecumseh Dining Center and the Beckes Student Union Food Court.

For more information contact Tara McKnight, Sodexo Marketing Specialist, 812-888-4789.