Nov. 15: Can Jam 2023 Encourages Food Donations for Maverick Food Pantry

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Hooligans, 1400 E. Madison Ave. (Madison East Center)

Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts News Release

MANKATO, Minn. – Inspired by National Hunger and Homeless Awareness week (Nov. 13 -21), students in Dale Haefner’s music management and concert production class at Minnesota State University, Mankato are sponsoring a food donation drive at Hooligans, 1400 E. Madison Ave. (Madison East Center).

The event, Can Jam 2023, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 7-9:30 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items will support the Maverick Food Pantry at Minnesota State Mankato. Individuals donating non-perishable food items will receive raffle tickets for their food donations. Raffle drawings will take place throughout the evening, and raffle winners must be present to win. Raffle prizes will be donated by generous businesses and individuals in the Mankato area. A grand prize drawing will take place at 9:15 p.m.

Dale Haefner said, "The concert production class has been working hard to make this a fun night of music, food, and charity. I’m trying to teach the students how important it is to give back to the community. Giving back has a beneficial impact on people's lives. Donating dry or canned goods to Cam Jam 2023 is a great way to assist Minnesota State Mankato students who are experiencing food insecurity.”

Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the evening by Department of Performing Arts vocal and instrumental music students and local musicians.

The Can Jam 2023 event is free and open to the public. All ages are encouraged to attend. Attendees are urged, but not required, to donate food items in support of the Maverick Food Pantry at Minnesota State Mankato.

For more information about the event, contact Dale Haefner at the Performance Series office, 507-389-5549.