Rival Colleges Team Up for Food Drive at Basketball Game

Penn State Altoona and Mount Aloysius College men's basketball teams collect donations for campus food pantries.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Penn State Altoona and Mount Aloysius College are hosting a men's basketball game on February 11 where fans can donate non-perishable food items, monetary donations, or gift cards to support the schools' on-campus food pantries. The rival schools are coming together off the court to raise awareness about food insecurity among college students and provide support to those in need.

Why it matters

Food insecurity is a growing issue on college campuses nationwide, impacting millions of students including commuters and student-athletes. This partnership between the rival schools allows them to use their platform to address this serious problem in a fun, community-driven way.

The details

Fans attending the game will receive free admission in exchange for their donations, which will directly benefit Catherine's Cupboard at Mount Aloysius College and the Ivy Side Eats Food Pantry at Penn State Altoona. The schools recently held similar donation drives at their respective campuses.

  • The men's basketball game will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The players

Penn State Altoona

A Pennsylvania State University campus located in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Mount Aloysius College

A private Catholic college located in Cresson, Pennsylvania.

Blair County Food Drive

A local organization that collects and distributes food to those in need in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Catherine's Cupboard

The on-campus food pantry at Mount Aloysius College that provides support to students facing food insecurity.

Ivy Side Eats Food Pantry

The on-campus food pantry at Penn State Altoona that provides support to students facing food insecurity.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Fans unable to attend the game in person can still donate online through the Blair County Food Drive, with proceeds supporting Catherine's Cupboard.

The takeaway

This partnership between rival colleges demonstrates how institutions can come together to address important issues like food insecurity on college campuses, using their platforms to make a meaningful impact on their communities.