On November 6, 1993, Lambda Chi Alpha began an international philanthropy project that has raised more than 10.5 million pounds of food for the needy across North America. Called the North American Food Drive, this annual event has arguably become the largest single-day philanthropic project sponsored by a collegiate organization. Its success is so impressive that Lambda Chi Alpha became the first fraternity to receive the Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives in 1995?an award presented annually to associations and companies nationwide as part of its Associations Advance America Awards Program.
The North American Food Drive touches the lives of more and more community members each year. With an increased effort in helping those who are less fortunate, you too can continue to help make a difference for the needy in our community. During the week of October 25th through November 1st there will be a collection box in the main lobby of the University Union in front of the Susquehanna dining room. Please help us by dropping off canned foods and non-perishable food items. Monetary donations are also accepted. For every dollar we collect, we can in turn buy eight pounds of food for the less fortunate.
If you have questions, would like to leave a monetary donation, or would like to obtain additional information about Lambda Chi Alpha’s North American Food Drive, please contact our High Beta and vice president, Eric Bassett at {ebasse1@towson.edu}.
