Spartans Supporting Spartans: Join the Campuswide Food Drive

Michigan State University is coming together to support our community through a campuswide food drive. In partnership with the MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs Program, EVPA units are joining forces to combat food insecurity and uphold our shared commitment to social responsibility. Anybody can donate!

How You Can Help
EVPA employees and members of the MSU community are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any of the collection locations across campus. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference for Spartans and neighbors in need.

Access Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, resources like the MSU Food Bank and the Spartan Shelf are available to provide assistance. These programs exist to ensure every Spartan has access to the essentials they need to thrive. Find out your eligibility

A Community Effort
In 2024, the MSU Food Bank, in partnership with the Greater Lansing Food Bank, served more than 16,000 Spartans and community members. With the holiday season approaching—and in light of the recent pause in SNAP benefits—our collective support matters more than ever.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact as Spartans Supporting Spartans. 
 

Non-perishables

Personal care items

  • Canned fruits & vegetables
  • Canned soups, stews, and sauces
  • Pasta, rice, and beans
  • Canned meats (chicken, tuna, etc.)
  • Baby food and formula
  • And other related items
  • Soap
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Lotion
  • Face wash
  • Deodorant
  • Hair styling products
  • And other related items
EVPA UnitDonation PeriodLocationsDonation Items Accepted
IPFNovember 3 - November 21, 2025
  • IPF Building lunchroom (Landscape Services use this one)
  • Surplus Store & Recycling Center lunchroom
  • T.B. Simon Power Plant building (Transportation Services use this one)
Non-perishables
RHSNovember 10 - December 20, 2025
  • All RHS residence hall service centers
  • 1855 place
  • Linen Services
  • Food Stores
  • CS Retail Services
  • Kellogg
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Breslin
Non-perishables, personal care items
HRNovember 10 - December 20, 2025HR Building, 1407 S Harrison Rd, 1st floor near room 110Non-perishables, personal care items
MSU ITNovember 10 - December 20, 20254000 Collins Road, Suite 200 Non-perishables, personal care items
DPPSNovember 10 - December 20, 2025DPPS Building, 1120 Red Cedar RdNon-perishables, personal care items
Office of EVPANovember 10 - December 20, 2025Hannah Admin Main LobbyNon-perishables, personal care items

Other campus units participating

Student-Athlete Support Services
Center for Integrative Studies in General Science
Digital Humanities
College of Law
Student Affairs
University Communications and Marketing
RCPD
Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures / First-Year Writing
Institutional Research
Center for Bioethics and Social Justice
College of Music
Faculty and Academic Staff Affair
Kappa Delta Pi
Office of the President

Click here for a comprehensive list of donation efforts across campus and the greater Lansing community.