Athletics Takes Part in SHU Shares Campaign
4/28/2021 12:00:00 AM | General, Dance, Women's Wrestling
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University community has stepped up to help students with food insecurities with the SHU Shares program. Sacred Heart varsity teams, coaches and staff have pitched in to help their fellow Pioneers.
Since mid-March, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has donated $952 to the cause. In addition, the SHU athletics staff and administration as donated 130 meal swipes, which corresponds to $1,560 for a total of $2,512.
Through SHU Shares, contactless donations can be made to students in need, who may make confidential requests online. SHU Shares strives toward inclusivity on our campus and helps to remove the stigma associated with food insecurity. Established in 2021, the program works to address long-term needs through a community-based approach in collaboration with student leadership, University staff, SHU dining, alumni and donors.
Learn more at sacredheart.edu/shushares.
