For the past 10 years the Food Bank of East Alabama and the Beat Bama Food Drive have come to together to unite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members alike to help to battle hunger and poverty in East Alabama by challenging the University of Alabama and the Food Bank of West Alabama to discover who can collect more non-perishable food to aid those in need. Since 1994 this friendly competition has raised close to 3 million pounds of food for Alabamians without enough to eat. This educational event helps raise awareness for this cause by creating fundraising opportunities and collecting donations.
How to get involved:
BBFD 5K
On Sunday November 2nd at 1:00 p.m. registration will begin for a fun and exciting 5K race! The race will begin at 2 p.m. and many local vendors will be present post race for refreshments and beverages for those registered.
5th Annual BBFD Silent Auction
On November 7th from 6-9 p.m. a silent auction will take place on Samford Lawn. The auction will feature some fantastic Auburn memorabilia, themed baskets, and a wide selection of merchandise from all your favorite local businesses. Grab your friends and neighbors and make this a fun filled night in efforts to CAN hunger and support the Food Bank of East Alabama.
*For more details on either of these events or to volunteer or donate visit http://www.beatbamafooddrive.com/.