Oglethorpe鈥檚 Class of 2023 showed up in a big way by launching their 鈥溾�� fundraising campaign with just under 100 days until their graduation celebration.
The campaign kickoff welcomed all seniors and featured motivational messages from senior class representatives of the Student Government Association (SGA), food trucks, and a champagne toast.
This year鈥檚 campaign to support Petey鈥檚 Pantry is led by Senior Class President Marc Collins ’23. Collins kicked off the event by inviting his peers to become a part of the university鈥檚 legacy.
鈥淥glethorpe values philanthropy and puts it at the forefront of our education. Before we may even realize it, we end up giving too,鈥� he said. 鈥淥glethorpe has done a great job allowing spaces like Petey鈥檚 Pantry to exist. I am happy to say that with Petey鈥檚 Pantry being a landmark of giving on campus, the Senior Gift Campaign this year will focus on advancing Petey鈥檚 Pantry. We hope to supplement Oglethorpe with a diverse second food option on campus.鈥�
Petey鈥檚 Pantry is a donation-funded food pantry formed from a subcommittee of SGA. The purpose of Petey鈥檚 Pantry is to provide free and sustainable supplies for all Oglethorpe students, regardless of income. Supplies may include non-perishable food, water, and other personal care items necessary to maintain a happy and healthy experience at Oglethorpe.
鈥淧etey’s Pantry means the difference between going hungry at night and having a fulfilled day for many students,鈥� said student body president Ashrakat Hassan 鈥�23. 鈥淲ith so many of our students being commuters, involved in so many activities, and busy students in general, finding time to eat each day can be a hassle. Funding Petey’s Pantry for the years to come is so important as it secures the future of so many Petrels. Having this as our legacy as the Class of 2023 means being a foundational part of students’ lives for years to come!鈥�
The senior class continues to show their dedication to the enrichment of this safe space by raising awareness around hunger and food justice issues, especially as experienced by college students.
Collins called for 100% participation from all seniors by the . To commemorate their graduation year, requests are for $20.23 from each donor, but any amount is welcome. While every dollar matters, every donor matters even more.
All members of the Oglethorpe community are invited to in support of the senior class.
