Alumni Community Service Project

Event is at Capacity!

Lamar University Alumni are invited to participate in a community service project at the Southeast Texas Food Bank on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 8:30am-12:00pm. Volunteers will help assemble senior meal boxes to be delivered to  area seniors. Advanced registration was required as spaces are limited. This event is at capacity. Join our waiting list in case space become available.

Ages 13 and up may volunteer and anyone ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. The Southeast Texas Food Bank is located at 3845 S M L King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705.

Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome. Suggest items include peanut butter, chili, canned stews, canned soups, canned lunch meat, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned fruits, canned vegetables, beans, rice, macaroni and cheese, cereal, full meals in a can/box that are shelf-stable, boxed or canned juices, and canned or shelf-stable milk. They are currently unable to accept glass jars, baby food, formula, and pet food.

Volunteers are asked to wear working clothes and closed toed shoes. A Lamar University Alumni volunteer t-shirt will be provided while supplies last.

The Southeast Food Bank's mission is to lead the fight against hunger in Southeast Texas. In the State of Texas, 1 out of every 4 children lives in poverty and about 15% of the elderly in Southeast Texas live in poverty. The Southeast Texas Food Bank partners with over 130 non-profit agencies and schools in the area to fight against the crippling effects of chronic hunger. For more information, visit setxfoodbank.org.