A delivery to Need Line this week marked the third truckload of food collected for the local charity since initial efforts began in September.
American Humanics Campus Director Roger Weis said the drive was organized in response to diminishing supplies at Need Line.
"This year, the need has increased significantly partly because of Katrina, and their resources had been diminished to some extent," Weis said via e-mail.
More than 30 student organizations, from Greeks to residential colleges, participated in the drive. Weis sent out a request to all campus organizations the first week of September asking for contributions, and the response was significant.
To further increase enthusiasm for the project, American Humanics added a competitive twist. Prizes were awarded for the top three contributing groups.
Sigma Phi Epsilon led the way with 640 food items, earning themselves a pizza party. There was a three-way tie for second place, with the International Students Association, White College and Building Services Day Shift staff members each donating 200 items. The second place groups all received cakes from Dumplins.
"Because of the actions of all the individuals and groups at MSU, Need Line is in a much better position to take care of the individuals and families in our community now," Weis said via e-mail. "We would would like to thank everyone who was a part of this two month project."
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