The University of Southern Indiana invites the USI and Evansville communities to join efforts to help stock Archie’s Closet during the holiday season.
Through two initiatives, the University aims to strengthen Archie’s Food Closet, a campus resource supporting the health and wellness of students and employees, and make food more accessible across campus.
USI Public Safety is hosting a Stuff the Cruiser initiative to collect non-perishable items for Archie’s Food Closet. A Public Safety cruiser will be parked in front of Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles during three upcoming home USI Basketball games: the first at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16, the second at 6 p.m. Monday, November 17 and the third at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 29.
Those wishing to donate can give items directly to the Public Safety employee or student worker stationed at the cruiser. Donations can also be dropped off at the Public Safety Office, located on the first floor of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, at any time.
High priority items needed for Archie’s Closet include:
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Crackers
- Granola bars
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Pop-Tarts
- Snack-related items
Additionally, the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, in partnership with the Dean of Students Office, Disability Resources and Staff Council, will host a pop-up food pantry from Monday, November 17 through Tuesday, November 25 in the Fireside Lounge, located in University Center East. These pantries will provide convenient access to food items donated to Archie’s Closet, helping support members of the USI community in need.
