Faculty, students, and staff gathered in the Center for Student Life and Business College on UF’s campus, to celebrate yet another record-setting year. The 2022 Helping Hands food drive gathered 238,732 pounds of food, donated by community members, students, and University employees. Also contributing to this year’s numbers were local school districts competing for the first ever “Golden Can” award. This year’s total donations surpassed last year’s total of 214,559 pounds of canned items and non-perishables. David Harr, University of Findlay Director of Dining Services, takes charge of the event each year but was still shocked by the results.

The Habitat for Humanity Lima Area giving the community a look at what this year will bring for the organization. Habitat welcomed members of the public as well as other local organizations and shareholders to attend the event, to give a preview of some of their plans for 2022.

The "Spartan Give" is continuing as Lima City Schools students head to the West Ohio Food Bank.