WWU students, employees collect food for SERVE

November 27, 2011 at 6:00 a.m. | Updated November 27, 2011 at 6:00 a.m.

Contributed photo William Woods University employees Shaun Speers (left) and Derik Martin load up some of the food donated to SERVE by faculty and staff at their annual Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 18.  
Contributed photo William Woods University employees Shaun Speers (left) and Derik Martin load up some of the food donated to SERVE by faculty and staff at their annual Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 18.  

William Woods University students, faculty and staff last week donated enough food to SERVE to make 570 meals for people in need.

In a competition between residence halls, WWU students collected more than 600 items, totaling about 420 pounds. The hall collecting the most was Lambert Hall, which is the Alpha Chi Omega chapter house.

Faculty and staff brought non-perishable food to their annual Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 18, resulting in another 440 pounds for SERVE.

"We're pleased to be able to do this each year for the less fortunate people in our community," said Kathy Groves, director of human resources and benefit services. "With more people in need due to the poor economy, it is especially gratifying to share our bounty and help out during the holidays."

To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.