Chop & Chomp: Beat University of Florida Beat Hunger Food Drive 2026

About this event

Each year the Food for Thought Pantry, a free food resource that serves FSU students who are struggling financially, competes against University of Florida's Field and Fork Pantry to see who can raise the most number of donations leading up to the big game! Let your competitive spirit combine forces with your generosity as we collect monetary donations and food items. Donate high need (and high point) items to maximize your impact. We all win when food insecurity is defeated!

Point scheme:

5 points - Shelf Stable Milk, Shelf Stable Tofu or Tempeh, Canned Meat or Fish

4 points - Pasta or Noodles, Rolled Oats, Cereal, Baking Mixes, Rice

3 points - Per Dollar Donated, Non-perishable Microwave/Boxed Meals, Cooking Oil, Apple Sauce, Canned and Dried Beans

2 points - Spices, Salsas, Condiments, Jellies/Jams, Sauces

1 point - Any unopened, not expired food safe item not on the list, Canned Vegetables, Granola Bars, Peanut Butter

Food items can be dropped off during standard business hours at any of the following campus locations:

Food for Thought Pantry (Room 4148, UCA)

Strozier Library lobby

Dirac Library lobby

Seminole Cafe

Suwanee Room

1851 Food Hall (by Starbucks)

Student Union (by the Trading Post)

Monetary donations are welcome to the FSU Foundation Student Emergency Food Pantry fund, linked on the Pantry's website.