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FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY VIDEOS

Click here for information about MVNU's Food for the Hungry Challenge.

Why are YOU involved with Food for the Hungry? Click here and see what some MVNU students, faculty and staff have to say.

Why should others be involved with Food for the Hungry? Click here and find out.

CAMPUS FOOD COLLECTION

Last year, MVNU students, faculty and staff went above and beyond any amount donated by the University in previous years. The goal doubled what was collected in 2006, and the University community exceeded the goal.

This year's goal is $5,000 and 5 truckloads of food.

Students should drop off food by Dec. 5 in their residence areas and faculty/staff should bring food to the President's Christmas Reception in the Prince Student Union on Dec. 5 between 2-4 p.m.

BASKETBALL INFO

MVNU and Kenyon College:
Women at 5:30 p.m.
Men at 7:30 p.m.

Admission:
Adults: $5 or eight non-perishable food items
Students: $2 or six non-perishable food items

All proceeds from the Food For The Hungry drive will help stock food pantries at Interchurch and The Salvation Army in Knox County. This annual drive is truly a community partnership, and has continued to meet the need for food each year through the generosity of local businesses and individuals.

For more information on Food For The Hungry activities or on how you can volunteer, contact (740) 392-9696 or visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org.

ZELKOWITZ MEMORIAL AWARD/SCHOLARSHIPS

Kay Culbertson joined the production staff at the Mount Vernon News in 1973. She became production manager in 1989, and when her husband, Bill Culbertson, died in 1992, she transitioned to owner and publisher of our local publication. As publisher, Culbertson has developed special publications and newspaper programs with emphases on local history, personal stories, outlying Knox County areas, young readers, area businesses and more.

She works closely with community organizations and agencies, not only as a major media source, but as a devoted resident of Knox County. She helps with Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival, Fredericktown Tomato Festival, Centerburg Old Time Farming Festival, Mount Vernon Christmas Parade, Food For The Hungry and many others.

"Kay’s willingness to join Food For The Hungry as a community partner in 1995 was critical in paving the way for the drive’s continued growth and success,” said MVNU’s Joe Rinehart, who has worked alongside Culbertson for nearly 10 years on the Partner Board. “The editorial, printing and design resources of the News and its staff have allowed Food For The Hungry to reach new heights in promotion and professionalism. Plus, Kay’s personal passion for helping her neighbors in need is a driving force among our partners.”

This award is given annual by MVNU in honor of the late Stephen W. Zelkowitz, who helped initiate and support the Food For The Hungry program in its early days. Zelkowitz was a community leader and served as president of Mount Vernon Cablevision.

Stephen's mother, Helen Zelkowitz, who passed away in 2006, generously provided for two $500 scholarships awarded to one male and one female basketball player at MVNU. The 2008 scholarship recipients are Jessica Lynn and Matt McKinley. Lynn, daughter of Raymond Lynn and Susan Johnson, is a junior criminal justice major from Cambridge, Ohio. McKinley, a senior financial management major, is the son of Brian and Roberta McKinley from Columbus, Ohio.

STANLEY CAN AWARD

For the past 14 years, Food For The Hungry has challenged Knox County high schools to compete for the Stanley Can Award, given by MVNU. The school that donates the most food items per student to the Food For The Hungry drive wins the Stanley Can and keeps it at their school for the next year. The top student from each school will also be recognized.

For the 10th year in a row, the Knox County Career Center earned the Stanley Can Award for bringing in the 41.7 items per student with a total of over 6,700 food items and $4,900. Chris Estep was the top student giver from the Career Center.

Centerburg gave the Career Center a run for their money this year by donating an unprecedented 12,000 food items and $930, for an average of 27 items per student. Kevin Ball was the top student giver.

Other school totals include: Fredericktown High School, 600 food items and $490 for a total of 9 items per student; Mount Vernon High School, 853 food items and $2,100 for a total of 8 items per student, Fred Parker top student giver; East Knox High School, 1,000 food items and $220 for a total of 4 items per student, Kathy Frere top student giver.