Lydia Gerzel-Short, assistant professor in the Department of Special and Early Education and a member of the University Council for Initial Educator Licensure Executive Committee, is seeking the college’s help.
“I joined Rachel Warren of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to host a food drive to benefit the NIU Huskie Food Pantry,” Gerzel-Short says.
“Rachel and I are in a healthy competition to determine which college – COE or CLAS – can contribute the most to this worthy cause,” she adds. “Please help me show the entire university community how much the COE cares for our Huskies!”
The Huskie Food Pantry is currently experiencing a scarcity of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; eggs; pasta; spaghetti sauce;
peanut butter; bottled water; and toilet paper.
Gerzel invites her colleagues to bring nonperishable donations to Gabel Hall 162, Graham Hall 319 or Anderson Hall 221. Perishable donations can be dropped off between 8:30 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Chick Evans Field House.
Those who cannot come in person are asked to consider sharing the flier on their social media and sending it to students and other stakeholders. They might also consider making a financial contribution to the Huskie Food Pantry.
Email lgerzelshort2@niu.edu for more information.
