RCC College Corps Partners with Feeding America for Holiday Food Drive

Dec 05, 2024
can goods from the drive

Riverside City College (RCC) College Corps Fellows are stepping up to make a difference this holiday season by partnering with Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino for their annual Can Tree Wonderland Event. In the spirit of giving, the Fellows are leading a campus-wide canned food drive to support local families in need.

The drive kicks off today and runs through Thursday, December 12, with collection boxes located throughout the RCC campus. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are encouraged to participate by donating standard-size (15 oz.) canned food items.

What: RCC Canned Food Drive for Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
When: December 5 – December 12, 2024
Where: Donation boxes are located at:

  • Welcome Center
  • Bookstore
  • Digital Library
  • Disability Resource Center
  • CalWORKs/EOPS
  • BLCIS Engagement Center
  • Umoja Engagement Center

Special thanks to these locations for hosting collection boxes. Departments or centers interested in joining the effort can email darci.manzo@rcc.edu to request a box.

“This partnership reflects RCC’s commitment to engaging our community through service and making a meaningful impact,” said Darci Manzo Piron, RCC College Corps Director. By supporting Feeding America, we are not only fighting hunger but also bringing hope and joy to families this holiday season.”

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, a leading organization in the fight against hunger, relies on community support to provide essential resources to those in need. The Can Tree Wonderland Event is a cornerstone of their holiday efforts, and RCC is proud to play an active role in this mission.

Let’s come together as a campus and community to make this holiday season brighter for our neighbors. Every can counts!

For more information about the canned food drive or RCC College Corps, please contact:

Darci Manzo Piron
Email: darci.manzo@rcc.edu

About Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino serves families across the Inland Empire, distributing millions of pounds of food each year. Their mission is to alleviate hunger through community partnerships and sustainable solutions.

About RCC College Corps
RCC College Corps is dedicated to fostering community engagement and empowering students to serve as leaders of positive change. Through programs like this food drive, College Corps Fellows embody RCC’s commitment to service and social responsibility.

Together, let’s fight hunger and spread holiday cheer. Thank you for your generosity!