Cy-Hawk challenge will benefit Linn Community food bank

CEDAR RAPIDS – Fans can show their true colors by donating non-perishable food items during the statewide 3rd annual Iowa Hospice - UI vs ISU - Food Drive on Friday, Sept. 9.

Donations at the Cedar Rapids Johnson Avenue Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW, will benefit the Linn Community Food Bank.

In the spirit of Saturday's football rivalry, separate donation boxes will be set up for Cyclones and Hawkeyes. The team that donates the most wins the challenge. Donations will be accepted until 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The real winner is the Linn Community Food Bank, which has provided emergency food to families in need for nearly 40 years. Non-perishable food items in the highest demand include cans of vegetables, fruit, chicken, tuna fish and soup; boxes of macaroni and cheese, saltines, spaghetti and noodles; and fruit juice, coffee and tea.

Monetary donations will also be accepted.

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