PROVO -- In an effort to help support the immediate needs of the Utah Food Bank, members of the BYU football team have organized a special food drive for Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17.
Non-perishable items will be accepted from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, and from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at one of two Provo-area Hogi Yogi locations: The Corner at 44 E. 1230 N. in Provo or 4833 N. Edgewood Drive in the Riverwoods. Players from this year's team will be on hand at both locations to accept donations and to sign autographs.
Hogi Yogi will be providing free hot chocolate and donuts to fans who drop by with their donations.
"This is a great opportunity for our football team to give back to a community that has supported us through the season," defensive lineman Justin Maddux said. "We didn't want to leave for the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl until we had done something to give back to the community. We hope fans will turn out and help us support the Utah Food Bank."
The Utah Food Bank has need of the following items:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meats and stews
- Pasta and beans
- Baby food/formula
- Food high in vitamins and minerals
- Diapers
- Cleaning supplies
- Toilet/tissue paper
- Toothbrushes
- Soap/shampoo
- Personal hygiene items