Homecoming Week kicks off with its packed schedule of events and a new way to show spirit. This year, LSU is partnering with the Tailored Tiger, Swap Shop and the LSU Food Pantry for a Homecoming Donation Drive. 

LSU encourages students to serve their community by donating pantry staples, gently used business clothing and household objects. All donations will be accepted at the Global Community Center at 3365 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge LA by noon on Oct.ober 14. More information on accepted donations can be found here. 

The Food Pantry has requested staples such as peanut butter, jelly, canned meat, pasta, pasta sauce, spices, mixes, condiments and sauces. Additionally, the Food Pantry has requested no canned vegetables be donated. An Amazon wishlist is also available.

The Tailored Tiger Profesional Career Closet was founded this semester as a way for students to obtain professional clothing free of charge. The closet accepts donations of business suits, dress pants, blouses, dresses, blazers, skirts, ties and belts. Jeans, shoes, purses and jewelry aren’t accepted. 

The swap shop is accepting any home items for offices, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living room spaces. Some of the shop’s highly needed items are pillows, towels, wash cloths, clothes hangers, dishes, pots, pans and cleaning supplies. The shop is not accepting any clothing or large furniture items.