Eastern Michigan Athletics
10/21/2026 5:24:00 PM | Women's Basketball, Football, General
EMU supporters have an opportunity to help win the battle off the field
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – As Eastern Michigan University prepares to face Central Michigan University in Motor City MACtion, the Eagles are calling on fans, alumni, and supporters to turn rivalry pride into meaningful community impact by donating to Swoop's Pantry.
EMU is calling on fans, alumni, students, faculty, and staff to contribute canned goods and other nonperishable food items to Swoop's Pantry. Every donated item will help stock the pantry and provide essential food resources for EMU students throughout the year.
In addition to canned donations, interested supporters can donate monetarily, with $1 equaling one can donated. To donate a monetary value in support of EMU Athletics, visit the following link.
Through the Motor City MACtion Fan Challenge, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan will compete for bragging rights through fan engagement, attendance, and community service. A key component of the competition is food donations, giving fans a direct opportunity to help EMU make an impact in the community.
WHAT TO DONATE
EMU encourages fans to bring canned goods and other nonperishable food items to drop-off locations across campus. High-priority items for Swoop's Pantry include:
- Canned goods and shelf-stable meal essentials
- Ramen and pasta
- Gluten-free pasta
- Shelf-stable milk
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Rice
- Condiments and seasonings
Every donation helps stock Swoop's Pantry with food students need throughout the academic year.
CAMPUS COLLECTION LOCATIONS
Fans and members of the campus community also have opportunities to donate at collection sites across Eastern Michigan's campus, including:
- George Gervin GameAbove Center
- Incarnati Athletic Center
- Bowen Field House
- Student Center
- REC/IM building
- Westview and Lakeview apartments
- The Village main room
- Eastern Eateries
- Halle Library
BRING FOOD, GET FREE ADMISSION TO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Eastern fans have a special opportunity to support the cause and cheer on the women's basketball team. Fans who bring canned goods to the Eagles' home game against Appalachian State Monday, Nov. 2, will receive free admission.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Fans are encouraged to bring multiple items and help fill collection bins as Eastern Michigan works to out-donate Central Michigan and support students in need.
PART OF A LARGER EFFORT TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY
The Motor City MACtion food drive builds on EMU's broader commitment to addressing food insecurity. The university recently announced the Motor City Meal Pack initiative, supported by a Kroger grant, to package and deliver meals to people in need.
EMU is also participating in the 2026 Mid-American Conference Rivalry Canned Food Drive, which pits conference schools against one another to collect the most canned goods. Eastern Michigan is competing against Ball State through Nov. 20, giving the Eastern Michigan community another opportunity to contribute actual food items and help claim rivalry bragging rights.
These efforts reflect the EMU community's power to support students and neighbors through direct, tangible contributions.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – As Eastern Michigan University prepares to face Central Michigan University in Motor City MACtion, the Eagles are calling on fans, alumni, and supporters to turn rivalry pride into meaningful community impact by donating to Swoop's Pantry.
EMU is calling on fans, alumni, students, faculty, and staff to contribute canned goods and other nonperishable food items to Swoop's Pantry. Every donated item will help stock the pantry and provide essential food resources for EMU students throughout the year.
In addition to canned donations, interested supporters can donate monetarily, with $1 equaling one can donated. To donate a monetary value in support of EMU Athletics, visit the following link.
Through the Motor City MACtion Fan Challenge, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan will compete for bragging rights through fan engagement, attendance, and community service. A key component of the competition is food donations, giving fans a direct opportunity to help EMU make an impact in the community.
WHAT TO DONATE
EMU encourages fans to bring canned goods and other nonperishable food items to drop-off locations across campus. High-priority items for Swoop's Pantry include:
- Canned goods and shelf-stable meal essentials
- Ramen and pasta
- Gluten-free pasta
- Shelf-stable milk
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Rice
- Condiments and seasonings
Every donation helps stock Swoop's Pantry with food students need throughout the academic year.
CAMPUS COLLECTION LOCATIONS
Fans and members of the campus community also have opportunities to donate at collection sites across Eastern Michigan's campus, including:
- George Gervin GameAbove Center
- Incarnati Athletic Center
- Bowen Field House
- Student Center
- REC/IM building
- Westview and Lakeview apartments
- The Village main room
- Eastern Eateries
- Halle Library
BRING FOOD, GET FREE ADMISSION TO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Eastern fans have a special opportunity to support the cause and cheer on the women's basketball team. Fans who bring canned goods to the Eagles' home game against Appalachian State Monday, Nov. 2, will receive free admission.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Fans are encouraged to bring multiple items and help fill collection bins as Eastern Michigan works to out-donate Central Michigan and support students in need.
PART OF A LARGER EFFORT TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY
The Motor City MACtion food drive builds on EMU's broader commitment to addressing food insecurity. The university recently announced the Motor City Meal Pack initiative, supported by a Kroger grant, to package and deliver meals to people in need.
EMU is also participating in the 2026 Mid-American Conference Rivalry Canned Food Drive, which pits conference schools against one another to collect the most canned goods. Eastern Michigan is competing against Ball State through Nov. 20, giving the Eastern Michigan community another opportunity to contribute actual food items and help claim rivalry bragging rights.
These efforts reflect the EMU community's power to support students and neighbors through direct, tangible contributions.
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