The Sandspur

Issue date: 11/19/04 Section: Holt News

Media Credit: WESH.com

That time of year is rapidly approaching and we all have a chance to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Communiqué, the Rollins College student chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, and the Hamilton Holt Student Government Association invite faculty, staff and students to donate canned food and other non-perishable items for needy families in conjunction with Share Your Christmas. Sponsored by WESH Channel 2, the food drive will benefit the local Salvation Army and Second Harvest Food Bank, and we hope the drive will help fill area food pantries for the entire year.

The festively wrapped collection boxes are located in Orlando Hall, Cornell Hall for the Social Sciences, Bush Science Center and the Cornell Campus Center. While the main focus is on nonperishable food items, other much needed supplies are also welcome: can openers, paper goods, first aid supplies, cleaning supplies, disposable diapers, combs, brushes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash.

The drive will culminate with "The Five Days of Share Your Christmas," from December 13 through December 17. WESH NewsChannel 2 will highlight the grassroots efforts of community groups, organizations and schools (like Rollins!) from seven local counties. On Friday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., Rollins volunteers will drop off our Share Your Christmas donated items at WESH NewsChannel 2 Studios.

Make a real difference in someone's life this holiday season. Bring in canned food and other items to help those in need during what can be the loneliest, most difficult time of year for some. This is a chance for us to show the truly generous Rollins spirit.

Many thanks go out to Communiqué and HHSGA for their efforts.

Learn more about Share Your Christmas at http://www.rollins.edu/communique/ christmas.htm or at http://www.wesh.com/station/1821884/detail.html.

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