Homecoming Committee donates to the Cats’ Cupboard

Posted February 26, 2025

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The K-State Student Homecoming Committee has donated $8,000 to Cats’ Cupboard: the K-State Food Pantry. The funds were raised from proceeds collected at the 2024 K-State Homecoming Philanthropy 5K Run/Walk. 

Each year the Homecoming Committee identifies a beneficiary for the 5K proceeds. The Homecoming 5K is sponsored by WTC Communications.

The Cats' Cupboard Initiative is a collaborative effort among students, faculty, staff and community focused on promoting food security at K-State. It provides direct food access through an on-campus food pantry, in addition to education and engagement opportunities. Cats' Cupboard is accessible to all K-State students and employees.

A check for the proceeds was formally presented by Adam Walker, Alumni Association president and CEO, to Shelly Williams, Morrison Family Director of Cats' Cupboard, and Karra James, back of house specialist at Cats' Cupboard, at the K-State women’s basketball game on Feb. 22.

K-State has celebrated Homecoming for more than 100 years. The 2025 Homecoming Celebration will be the week of Oct. 5-11, 2025, kicking off the week with the 5K Run/Walk. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming celebration, www.k-state.com/Homecoming.