The Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville (PACE) and Indiana University Alumni Association Chapter of Greater Evansville (IUAA) hosted their fifth annual, Red and Black Give Back, food drive competition at the six Schnucks locations in Evansville and Newburgh on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. The winner of the Red & Black Give Back event was determined by which club collected the most food and raised the most dollars to benefit Tri-State Food Bank. The winner was not only competing for a worthy cause, but bragging rights and their own Old Oaken bucket – all for a great cause. This year’s winner broke the 2-2 tie and took the outright lead in wins over the 5 year history of this event benefitting Tri-State Food Bank.
The 2019 Red & Black Give Back winner was the Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville, edging out their rivals, Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville, in the most successful event to date. In total, the competition between the IUAA of Greater Evansville and PACE raised just over $7,000 and collected more than 2,100 pounds of food for Tri-State Food Bank.Â
“The IU Alumni Association of Greater Evansville is excited to win the 2019 Red & Black Give Back and bring home the Old Oaken Bucket! This is always a great event we are honored to participate in annually but the real winner in this endeavor are all those who are served by Tri-State Food Bank. We’re Hoosiers fighting Hunger. GO IU!†stated Kyle King, Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville Chapter President.
“The amazing results of the 2019 Red & Black Give Back speak to the gracious and giving community we live, work, and raise our families. Although not victorious this year, we know we’ve played a big role in helping those facing hunger in the Tri-State. Congratulations to the IUAA of Greater Evansville on their win this year. It was a close competition and we look forward to reclaiming the Old Oaken Bucket in 2020!†stated Nate Hahn, Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville President.
All food and monetary donations benefitted Tri-State Food Bank. Established in 1982, Tri-State Food Bank distributes over 8 million pounds of food each year to over 250 feeding programs in 33 counties throughout the Tri-State.
For anyone with questions or looking to get more involved with their local alumni groups, please contact them via social media or e-mail at:
Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville (PACE) – pacevansville@gmail.com , @PACevansville (Facebook)
Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville – iuaaevansville@gmail.com, @iuaaevansville (Twitter and Facebook)
