LIMA, OH (WLIO) - With the forecast calling for unseasonably cold temperatures for at least the next week, the need for warm clothes and food for local homeless shelters is quite high.
On Monday, OSU Lima kicked off their annual "Buckeye Soup" drive for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Students, faculty and staff brought in canned food items and coats, gloves, hats, blankets, and socks while enjoying a variety of hot soups. Through the bowls of hot soup, organizers strive to send an important message.
"I hope that students really get out of this that it's great that there's so many resources here for them, but it's also important to give back to the community in Lima where we live. So, just think about others especially during the holiday season," says Crystal Altstaetter, Student Life Assistant, Ohio State Lima.
While hot soup was only served for Monday, the Buckeye Soup donation drive will continue for the remainder of the week.
