Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Athletics Hosting Canned Food Drive
10/29/2025 10:36:00 AM | 'Cats Give Back
Northwestern University's Department of Athletics and Recreation invites the Chicagoland community to join our student-athletes in the annual Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Canned Food Drive Presented by Westfield Old Orchard. From November 2-16, dry and canned goods and basic household items will be accepted at the following games and all drop-off locations listed below. All games take place at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and collections will benefit Family Focus of Evanston.
Donation Games
Everyone who donates at a below game will receive a gift card to Dunkin'.
November 2 – Northwestern Volleyball vs. Maryland
November 3 – Northwestern Men's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst
November 5 – Northwestern Women's Basketball vs. IU Indy
November 7 – Northwestern Men's Basketball vs. Boston University
November 9 – Northwestern Women's Basketball vs. SIUE
November 10 – Northwestern Men's Basketball vs. Cleveland State
November 14 – Northwestern Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore
November 16 – Northwestern Volleyball vs. Washington
Donation Locations
Anderson Hall
Walter Athletics Center
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Westfield Old Orchard
D&D's Finer Foods
Retailers at Westfield Old Orchard Participating
Preferred Items
Westfield Old Orchard is partnering with SAAC to amplify the canned food drive. For questions about the SAAC Canned Food Drive, contact Rebekah Sigman, Asst. Director of Community Relations at rebekah.sigman@northwestern.edu.
Donation Games
Everyone who donates at a below game will receive a gift card to Dunkin'.
November 2 – Northwestern Volleyball vs. Maryland
November 3 – Northwestern Men's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst
November 5 – Northwestern Women's Basketball vs. IU Indy
November 7 – Northwestern Men's Basketball vs. Boston University
November 9 – Northwestern Women's Basketball vs. SIUE
November 10 – Northwestern Men's Basketball vs. Cleveland State
November 14 – Northwestern Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore
November 16 – Northwestern Volleyball vs. Washington
Donation Locations
Anderson Hall
Walter Athletics Center
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Westfield Old Orchard
D&D's Finer Foods
Retailers at Westfield Old Orchard Participating
- Arc'teryx
- Beyond Yoga
- Blank Mason Candle Bar
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Epic Burger
- L.L. Bean
- Madewell
- Rally House
- Rogers & Hollands
- The Capital Grille
- The Hampton Social
- Tonal
- Vineyard Vines
- Warby Parker
Preferred Items
- Soup
- Canned beans
- Canned vegetables
- Nut butters
- Canned fruits
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Rice
- Meal kits
- Canned meats and fish
- Nuts
- Applesauce
- Basic household items will also be accepted, including paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap.
Westfield Old Orchard is partnering with SAAC to amplify the canned food drive. For questions about the SAAC Canned Food Drive, contact Rebekah Sigman, Asst. Director of Community Relations at rebekah.sigman@northwestern.edu.
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