GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota Athletics and Simplot celebrated the conclusion of the "Stopping Hunger" campaign for the 2023-24 athletic season with a special check presentation at Ralph Engelstad Arena on Monday.
Members of UND Athletics, SAAC representatives and Simplot presented a check of nearly $10,000 to Northlands Rescue Mission and United Way of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks to help stop hunger and food insecurities in our local region.
"It is always special when we can celebrate multiple partners in our community in this way," said Director of Athletics Bill Chaves. "Anytime our success on the field, court and ice can have a direct and positive impact on our community with some very special partners, it's a true win-win."
Nearly 40,000 pounds of food were donated in the first year of the campaign, which were raised by every volleyball block, football tackle, opponent missed shot in basketball and hockey save, and will be split between the two local organizations.
The campaign will commence again next season, with the goal to eclipse the 40,000-pound mark in food.
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About Simplot
J.R. Simplot Company's Purpose to Contribute to Feeding Our World drives our commitment to global food and agriculture. Our diverse portfolio spans from the soil and the sea to dinner tables around the world, and the agriculture-related interests in between. We pioneer innovations in plant nutrition and food processing, research new ways to feed animals and sustain ecosystems and strive to feed a growing global population. Our diverse portfolio across global agriculture and food gives us a broader view of the entire food system unique to any other company.
About UND
Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, the University of North Dakota gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state's largest. UND has emerged as an innovator in engineering, medicine, aviation, and unmanned aircraft systems.
