AWC’s “The Cubby” set to host month-long food drive

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western College (AWC) is doing what it can to help local college students with a food drive going from August 11 to September 8.

"The Cubby" is running the food drive with a goal to collect 1,000 items to ensure all students can get the proper nutrition they need to bask in academic success.

"There's a lot of students that are in need and we want to be able to support the students and not make hunger something that they have to deal with, or, a challenge that gets in the way of them thriving here on campus, in their classes," said Student Care Coordinator Adrienne Noriega.

Although the program is newer, students are making the most out of the food pantry and demand is on the rise.

"I think we've seen 'The Cubby' growing, and the need growing, so we want to make sure that we're always stocked and that students know they can go there, and that it's a safe place for them, and that they’re gonna receive the nourishment that they need," Noriega said.

Students are ready to take full advantage of the pantry to try to eliminate a common obstacle that has stood in their way in the past.

"I mean everyone's sort of heard the phrase, 'The starving college kids,' so it's nice just to have that little program where people can go and get what they need," local student Nicholas Foley stated.

You can donate non-perishables to "The Cubby" on campus or make a monetary donation here.