University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Men's and Women's Basketball to Host Canned Food Drive at Tuesday Night Doubleheader
11/17/2025 3:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The Southern Miss men's and women's basketball teams will host a canned food drive on Tuesday night at Reed Green Coliseum. The Lady Eagles host Southeastern at 5 p.m., and the Golden Eagles then host William Carey at 7:30 p.m.
Fans are asked to bring nonperishable items and can drop them off at the box office at the North entrance. Those who bring at least three items will receive one free ticket to the doubleheader. Fans can redeem their free ticket at the box office located outside the north entrance.. Fraternities and sororities are encouraged to bring items as well, as the chapter with the most donations will receive $1,000. The highest-attended chapter will also receive an award.
All donations will go towards the Eagle's Nest Food Pantry, which is located on the Southern Miss campus. The Eagle's Nest Food Pantry provides on-campus resources for Southern Miss students and staff who are temporarily experiencing challenges accessing basic necessities, including food. Donations of the following items are urgently needed:
Fans are asked to bring nonperishable items and can drop them off at the box office at the North entrance. Those who bring at least three items will receive one free ticket to the doubleheader. Fans can redeem their free ticket at the box office located outside the north entrance.. Fraternities and sororities are encouraged to bring items as well, as the chapter with the most donations will receive $1,000. The highest-attended chapter will also receive an award.
All donations will go towards the Eagle's Nest Food Pantry, which is located on the Southern Miss campus. The Eagle's Nest Food Pantry provides on-campus resources for Southern Miss students and staff who are temporarily experiencing challenges accessing basic necessities, including food. Donations of the following items are urgently needed:
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Soups
- Canned Beans
- Crackers
- Snack/Protein Bars
- Canned Corn
- Oatmeal
- Jelly
- Toilet Paper
- Face Masks
- Laundry Detergent
- Tea/Bottled Water
- Body Deodorant and Body Wash
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