Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Returns For 30th Year

TUSCALOOSA, AL —The University of Alabama is gearing up to once again take on its big rival for a noble cause.

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The 30th annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive is set to kick off at both schools on Sept. 29, with the food drive running through Nov. 16.

The winner will be announced on Nov. 17.

The University of Alabama set a record in its win last year, collecting 565,983 total pounds of food.

A kickoff event will once again be held on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery on Oct. 2, with representatives from UA and Auburn in attendance for Governor Kay Ivey to make donations to both universities.

Local donations in the Tuscaloosa area will benefit the West Alabama Food Bank.

Since the first food drive was held in 1994, UA and Auburn have collected more than 8 million pounds of food for Alabamians in need.

“Food insecurity in Alabama remains a prominent issue with 1 in 7 people being classified as food insecure,” Beat Auburn Beat Hunger President Rebecca Wilson said. “Beat Auburn Beat Hunger raises food and monetary donations for the West Alabama Food Bank with each donation helping to feed those in need, who may rely on our drive to feed themselves and their families.”

Monetary donations will also be accepted. Click here for a list of donation locations and instructions.

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