This November the GPSA is hosting Connecting with Food a series of food-related events highlighting the important of sustainability, security, waste, and connections with the food we consume. Read below to learn more about each event and how to participate in these fun and interesting events.
Connecting with Food Events
Food Drive
November is all about food, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday when many students are unable to afford basic food items. The canned foods drive is focusing on the ASU Pitchfork Pantry which provides food items for students in need. Please bring all donations to any of the Graduate Student Centers and drop them off in the bins there. Donations will also be accepted at the Cooking Demos and the Dinner of Gratitude on November 22.
When considering items to bring for the pantry please make sure to only donate non-perishable food items including canned foods (fruits, vegetables, meats, etc.), rice, pasta, and other whole grain items. Bottled water is also acceptable, as well as personal hygiene items. Please refrain from bringing items packaged in glass.
Food Demo & Resource Fair (West)
When: November 16 | 4:30-5:30PM
Where: TBD
Food Demo West will feature demonstrations, advice, and information on preparation and food waste. We’ll be giving out some fun food-related items, and accepting donations for the food drive. Make sure to stop by for this fun interactive and informative event. Refreshments will be provided.
Food Demo & Resource Fair (Tempe)
When: November 19 | 12 –3PM
Where: SDFC Well Devil Suite and patio
Food Demo Tempe will feature demonstrations, advice, and information on preparation and food waste. We’ll be giving out some fun food-related items, and accepting donations for the food drive. Make sure to stop by for this fun interactive and informative event. Refreshments will be provided.
The Graduate Student Cook Book & Recipe Contest
We invite you to contribute to our new Graduate Student Cookbook!
Please share your favorite recipes, as well as tips and tricks for grocery shopping, cooking, and eating nutritious and sustainable meals on a graduate student budget. You are welcome to submit as many recipes as you’d like; please just open a new form to do so. Recipes will be edited by the GPSA External Affairs Team in communication with the recipe authors.
Once complete, the GPSA Graduate Student Cookbook will be available through the the GPSA website for the benefit of all ASU graduate and professional students.
PLUS! Everyone who submits one or more recipes will be entered to win one of ten, $20 grocery gift-cards.
The International Students Committee is hosting the Dinner of Gratitude in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Everyone is invited, and we especially encourage attendance by international students and their families.
Sign-up to bring a side, dessert, bread, or if you can’t prepare food donation items for the Food Drive. Don’t miss this fun evening!