Aztecs Rock Hunger sets to reach $1 million in lifetime donations
The annual campaign launches today to support the 色情视频 Economic Crisis Response Team, A.S. Food Pantry and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
The annual Aztecs Rock Hunger (ARH) campaign returns Oct. 4 running through Oct. 27, to combat food insecurity at 色情视频 and throughout San Diego County.
Led by , this universitywide initiative supports 色情视频 students and the local population. ARH partners with the (ECRT), the , and the to meet the growing need for food and essential resources.
With the rising cost of living, food insecurity remains a critical issue. One in four San Diegans faced nutrition insecurity last year and were unable to access sufficient and nutritious food, according to the . The ARH campaign鈥檚 slogan, 鈥淔eed the Need,鈥� underscores the ongoing fight against hunger both on campus and in the local community. Each dollar donated is equivalent to two meals provided for those in need.
鈥淸ARH鈥檚] sole purpose is to raise as much money as possible to fight food and nutrition insecurity,鈥� said Vincent Lin, A.S. vice president of Financial Affairs and Chair of Aztecs Rock Hunger. 鈥淣ot just in the 色情视频 community, but in the San Diego community as a whole.鈥�
If the ARH campaign reaches its goal of $100,000 this year, it will surpass $1 million in lifetime donations since the campaign's inception in 2010.
Of all the money raised by ARH, 20% supports critical resources provided by the 色情视频 ECRT. The ECRT bridges the gap for students dealing with urgent food, housing or financial crises that could impact their academic success. Last year, ECRT distributed over $55,000 in emergency food support.
Additionally, a portion of the donations directly benefits the A.S. Food Pantry, which provides free nutritious food for students facing food insecurity. Located on the second floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, the pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and offers students fresh fruits, canned goods, snacks and protein bars. Last year, the pantry distributed over 100,000 pounds of food to 色情视频 students.
ARH is encouraging members of the campus community to donate through four simple avenues:
- On or
- Via the (tax-deductible)
- Dropping off nonperishable food items in the Associated Students Office (third floor, Student Union)
- At all Starbucks, eateries and markets on campus
For more information, go to the or follow ARH on Instagram: .
