Munch Madness 2024
It may be March, and for us that means it’s MUNCH MADNESS!
Bumpers College and The Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry are teaming up to help fight food insecurity through Munch Madness a food tournament and food drive held in March. People are encouraged to vote on their favorite foods via Bumpers College social media in the ultimate food tournament, as well as, support the mission of the Full Circle Pantry through donations!
Full Circle Food Pantry:
According to the USDA, Arkansas has the highest level of food insecurity in the nation. On campus, the Full Circle Food Pantry is fighting this through a student-led emergency food assistance program, striving to serve clients with balanced meals through non-perishables and fresh produce from our own garden.
Ways to Support:
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- Donate nonperishable foods or hygiene products to one of our drop off locations- Waldrip Center AGRI 205 and Dean's Office AFLS 219
- Donate Online: Full Circle Pantry Giving Page
- Purchase items from the Full Circle Pantry Amazon Wishlist
- Canned meat: chicken, tuna, and Vienna sausages
- Granola bars
- Oatmeal
- Pasta
- Broth
- Shampoo and conditioner
Bumpers College Bracket Buffet:
The Munch Madness is a tournament full of select food qualifiers. Everyone is welcome to participate in voting for their favorite in head-to-head matchups leading to the Final Feast and then the Dominant Dish as the winner.
Tournament Rules:
- Teams are divided into four regions: proteins, carbs/grains, vegetables and desserts, but the Bracket Buffet begins with the first course appetizer round.
- Foods will advance in the bracket by popular vote.
- Voting will be held through Bumpers College Twitter and Instagram accounts (@BumpersCollege)
- Voting for each round will be enabled for 24-hour periods, beginning approximately at 10 a.m.
Downloadable Bumpers College Munch Madness Bracket
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