People gather at Everybody’s Tent in the Grove during football season.
The Associated Student Body Cabinet members recently donated remaining plates, napkins and eating utensils from Everybody’s Tent to the Ole Miss Food Bank.
The ASB hosted Everybody’s Tent for the first time during the 2013 football season. Everybody’s Tent served as a place where students and alumni could gather in the Grove before four games this season to eat and meet other Ole Miss students, faculty and alumni. After the season, the ASB had plates, napkins and eating utensils that were not used.
William Fowler, ASB Cabinet member and director of Everybody’s Tent, said that after discussion with University & Public Events, he and his fellow Cabinet members, along with ASB President Gregory Alston, decided to donate the materials to the food bank.
“We trusted their judgement in donating the utensils to the Ole Miss Food Bank,” Fowler said. “The donation turned out to be just what their student volunteers needed to replenish the stocks.”
The food bank was established in 2011 as a way to provide for students who struggle financially.
Jessica Brouckaert, founding student director of the food bank and ASB Cabinet member, said she is glad to see the two organizations work together to help students on campus.
“I am really glad to see two organizations close to my heart come together to end hunger on our campus,” Brouckaert said. “Most students at Ole Miss don’t realize how many of their fellow classmates may not know where their next meal will come from. I am so happy that the ASB recognizes the need for a food bank on our campus and is so supportive of its efforts.”
Alston said he was glad to see ASB find a way to give to a cause that could benefit students in need.
“I am happy that what we were able to donate to the food bank will be used for a great cause,” he said.
