Indians, Rangers team up to host food drives

Indians, Rangers team up to host food drives
Adam Gore/LetsGoICC.com

FULTON, MS -- Itawamba Community College will team with Northwest Mississippi Community College for a canned food drive for the Rangers' home game against the Indians on September 27th to help benefit the Hope Ministries in Senatobia.

Donation boxes will be set up at both home and visitor entrances for fans to donate goods that will be picked up after the first quarter.

"That's what we strive to do at ICC," said ICC head football coach Jon Williams. "We want to be a part of the community by being more than just successful athletic programs for people to enjoy supporting. We want to return the love and support by giving back to our area schools, families and various outreach programs."

ICC will host a food drive during their January home basketball games against Northwest on to help benefit the Itawamba West Food Pantry.

"We might be rivals, but we know the importance of our community and giving back to those in need," said ICC Athletic Director Carrie Ball-Williamson. "That's why we are extremely proud to partner with Northwest to help make a difference in the lives of many families in our communities."

Items needed for the NWCC food drive include: Sweet Peas (15 oz), Baked Beans (15 oz), Pinto Beans (15 oz), Fruit (15 oz), Ravioli/Spaghetti (15 oz), Sliced Potatoes (15 oz), Mixed Vegetables (15 oz), Spaghetti Sauce (15 oz), Canned Meats, Peanut Butter (16 oz), Soup (all sizes), Macaroni and Cheese, Rice (bag or box), Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Sugar or Corn Meal (4 lb bags), Corn Bread Mix, Ramen Noodles, Cake Mixes, Cereal, and Crackers. Please no canned green beans or canned corn.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Bobby Franklin Field in Senatobia.