
In an effort to help and make a difference within the state of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and on campus, the will partner with the and the university¡¯s , for a three-day food drive centered around UH sporting events to help residents and students in need, who have recently been affected due to the government shutdown.
“We know cheering on our teams creates joy for fans,” Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “But there are times, like now, where we can play another important role in our community. Many of our friends within our state and on campus are being affected by the shutdown and we want to do our part to help. We¡¯ve said it and we¡¯ll continue to live it, this is “Our Team, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¡¯s Team,” and we¡¯ll always be here to help.”
Fans attending any UH event this weekend can drop off nonperishable food items outside Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center at Gate A.
- Friday, November 7
Women¡¯s Volleyball vs. CSUN, 7 pm. - Saturday, November 8
Football vs. San Diego State, 6 p.m. - Sunday, November 9
Women¡¯s Volleyball vs. CSU Bakersfield, 4 p.m.
Men¡¯s Basketball vs. East Texas A&M, 8 p.m.
All nonperishable food item donations will go to at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ benefiting UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students, while a plan for monetary donations for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Foodbank and the will be announced later in the week.
