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Clash of the Cans: Falcons, Rockets to hold food drive competition

The Falcons and Rockets will face off on the football field on Oct. 26. But you can help your team win another battle - for a good cause.
Credit: University of Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio — Whether you're cheering for the BGSU Falcons or the UToledo Rockets, you can support your team - and a good cause - during the Battle of I-75 "Clash of the Cans" food drive. 

The drive began on Oct. 1 and will end on Oct. 22. All donations to UToledo will benefit the Rocket Fuel food pantry. Meanwhile, the donations to BGSU will support the Falcon Food Pantry. 

The winner of the canned food clash will be announced at the Battle of I-75 football game at the Glass bowl on Saturday, Oct. 26. 

What to donate

UToledo said acceptable donations include canned goods, dry grains such as rice, pasta, beans and oatmeal; cereal, granola bars, popcorn, trail mix, water and non-food items. Dollar donations will also be accepted. 

UToledo drop-off locations

Home sporting events

  • Oct. 5 Football vs. Miami (3:30 p.m.)
  • Oct. 6 Women's Soocer vs. Central Michigan (1 p.m.)
  • Oct. 10 Women's Volleyball vs. Central Michigan (6 p.m.)
  • Oct. 11 Women's Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan (6 p.m.)
  • Oct. 13 Women's Soccer vs. Miami (1 p.m.)

Main Campus locations

  • Public Safety Center (UTPD)
  • Office of Student Engagement (Thompson Student Union Room 1532)
  • Center for Student Advocacy and Support (Thompson Student Union 2521)
  • Carlson Library
  • Health and Human Services Building; Lobby & 3000
  • Rocket Hall Park UToledo
  • Student Recreation Center
  • UToledo Office of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships (University Hall 4th Floor)
  • CADE (4510 Dorr St.)

Health Science Campus locations

  • UToledo Health Security (Basement Mulford Library)
  • College of Nursing Student Affairs (Collier Lobby)
  • College of Medicine and Life Sciences Student Affairs (Mulford Library First Floor)
  • College of Pharmacy Student Affairs (Health Education Building HEB / Wolfe Center 155)
  • Morse Center

BGSU drop-off locations

Home games

  • Oct. 4 Volleyball vs. Western Michigan
  • Oct. 5 Volleyball vs. Western Michigan
  • Oct. 5 Women's soccer vs. Northern Illinois
  • Oct. 8 Men's Soccer vs. Detroit Mercy
  • Oct. 10 Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan
  • Oct. 11 Volleyball vs. Central Michigan
  • Oct. 12 Men's Soccer vs. Drake
  • Oct. 12 Football vs. Northern Illinois
  • Oct. 13 Women's soccer vs. Buffalo
  • Oct. 19 Football vs. Kent State

BGSU supporters can also drop off donations at the Stroh Center ticket office, a BGSU spokesperson said. 

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