Helping students start the school year right by providing them with stocked pantry shelves was a key motivation behind the first annual Employee Giving Back-to-School Supplies Drive. Hosted by the Employee Giving Committee, which represents the , the campus-wide event took place from Oct. 20-24.
The results are in, showing that the inaugural drive brought in an impressive 1,025 pounds of donations benefiting the AS51勛圖窪蹋D Pantry. The Pantry is a student-run, student-led organization that provides food and essential items to 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis students. Founded to alleviate financial burdens, it ensures students have access to nutritious food and basic necessities as they pursue their degrees.
For our first Employee Giving Back-to-School Supplies Drive to bring in over 1,000 pounds to support our student community with basic needs from canned food and snacks to essential hygiene products is truly amazing, said Korinne Labourdette, assistant director of Philanthropy Programs, Annual and Special Gifts Programs. I appreciate the 11 teams from across the university that rallied their colleagues to help our students thrive.
The Employee Giving Committee expressed gratitude to the Department of Transportation Services for their partnership in this years drive, which included picking up supplies from multiple locations around campus and delivering them off at The Pantry. The committee also shared their appreciation with all participating teams:
Advancement (School of Veterinary Medicine), Shields Library, College of Biological Sciences, Foundation Plant Services, Alumni Center, Deans Office (College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences), Languages and Literature, Alumni and Affiliate Relations, Proposal Services (DEVAR), Advancement Services (DEVAR), and Annual and Special Gifts Programs (DEVAR).
If youre interested in signing up early for the annual MLK Employee Giving Supplies Drive, as a week of service to the campus community, please fill out the . This supplies drive will run from Jan. 20-26, 2026.
To learn more about the Employee Giving Committee and how to get involved, please visit .
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Bryan Anthony is a senior writer for the Annual and Special Gifts Program in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. He can be reached at baanthony@ucdavis.edu.