Ducks and Beavers Fans Invited to Help Feed 1,850 Households in Protein Battle
Ducks and Beavers fans can help feed 1,850 local households by donating turkeys or hams during The FISH of Roseburg’s Protein Battle on November 20 and 21.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Ducks and Beavers fans have another way to put their rivalry to work this month: helping local families put a holiday meal on the table.
The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry will hold its Protein Battle on November 20 and 21, inviting University of Oregon supporters to donate turkeys and Oregon State supporters to bring hams.
The prize comes with a little pantry pride. The winning team will get to dress Haddock, the pantry’s porch goose mascot, in its school colors.
Behind the friendly competition is a goal of helping feed 1,850 households this holiday season. Donations will support 1,600 households served by The FISH of Roseburg and another 250 served by The Sutherlin Oakland Food Pantry. Last year, The FISH served 900 households during the holidays.
Jennifer Reida, executive director of The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry, said rising grocery costs and supply challenges have added pressure as more families seek assistance.
“Higher grocery prices are stretching household budgets, and we’re seeing more neighbors turn to us for help,” Reida said.
The drive welcomes donations sized for households large and small. Team Turkey is collecting whole turkeys and turkey breasts, with smaller turkeys especially welcome. Team Ham is accepting hams in a variety of sizes.
A small turkey, turkey breast or ham can suit someone cooking for one or two, while larger donations can help provide a meal for a bigger family.
Donations can be dropped off at The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry, 405 Jerry’s Dr., Roseburg, during these hours:
- Friday, November 20: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 21: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donors are encouraged to wear their team colors when they stop by.
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