Ole Miss Athletics Assists with Tornado Relief in Columbia, Miss.

Rebels look to support town devastated by tornados during holiday season

athletics tornado reliefOXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Athletic department is asking the greater Oxford and University of Mississippi community to help support tornado relief efforts in Columbia, Mississippi, which was devastated by deadly tornados during the holiday season.

The Ole Miss Athletics department is asking for help in filling up a football equipment truck full of food, clothing and household supplies to be driven to Columbia, Mississippi. There will be several opportunities to drop of donations in the coming week. The first will be at the Ole Miss men’s basketball game on Jan. 28 vs. Mississippi State and the second will be on Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m., at Wal-Mart on Jackson Ave.

“Community engagement is a big priority for us and one of the seven core values we live by each and every day,” said Ole Miss Athletics Director, Ross Bjork.  “We feel for the people of Columbia and when families and communities in Mississippi suffer a setback, we want to help to the best of our ability.  We have asked the Ole Miss family to fill our football equipment trailer with supplies and items of need before and we are asking them to step up once again.  A service-minded leadership approach is what we are all about and it is our pleasure to give to the people of Columbia so they can continue to put their community and homes back together.”

Tornado Relief Donation Dates
Wednesday, Jan. 28       Men’s Basketball Game (Tad Smith Coliseum)   8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31             Wal-Mart (2530 Jackson Ave West)                   8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Donation Items
Food:

Chips – the variety packs

Little Debbie Snacks

Coke, Sprite (in cans)

Canned Fruit & Vegetables

Canned tuna

Canned chili/ravioli

Soup

Peanut Butter

Jelly

Canned macaroni and cheese

Spaghetti

Spaghetti sauce

Rice

Oatmeal

Crackers & Granola Bars

Bottled Water

Household Items

Bars of soap

Deodorant

Shampoo

Toilet tissue

Razors

Washcloths

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste

Trash Bags

Wipes

Hand Sanitizer

Baby Supplies (diapers, wipes, formula)

Clean-up supplies (Lysol Sprays, Clorox, Pine-Sol, Paper Towels)

Heavy-duty work gloves

Flashlights

Plastic Storage containers (medium & large)

Visit Student-Athlete Development for more information on Ole Miss’ Student-Athlete Development program.