Collections for Rebel Relief for Hattiesburg end today in front of the Student Union. Collection have been held at various athletic event this past week on campus.
Ole Miss’ Rebel Relief program is collecting donations to relieve victims of the EF-4 tornado that hit Hattiesburg on Feb. 10. The tornado, which reached speeds of up to 170 miles per hour, destroyed roughly 800 homes in Hattiesburg and damaged multiple buildings on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi.
Rosie Nelson, graduate assistant for volunteer services, said the program is asking for canned foods, school supplies and personal hygiene products for the victims.
“Our final plan is to send the Ole Miss football equipment truck filled with donations down to Hattiesburg,” Nelson said.
Collections held at the baseball home opener and men and women’s basketball games this past weekend showed great participation among fans and students.
Volunteers also collected donations yesterday at the softball doubleheader against Southern Miss.
All students and group organizations can participate by donating at the Ole Miss athletics equipment truck, which will be parked outside the Student Union today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anyone interested in helping with further donations or future relief efforts can sign up at the Office of the Dean of Students, which is located on the top floor of the Student Union.
