OCTC teaming up for the Charitable Challenge Food Drive
OCTC officials say this charitable activity will be a competition between OCTC/Rotary, KWC/Kiwanis and Civitas and Brescia/Lions Club. The school and service club that collects the most food, based on total weight, wins the challenge. All food donated through this community activity will go to the Help Office of Owensboro.
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Officials say the Charitable Challenge will run from March 17 to 28. The food drive at OCTC will be lead by Shane Armstrong, Lalitha Kannan and the SGA. Collection boxes will be placed in all OCTC buildings. OCTC officials encourage all of students, faculty and staff to participate. Officials say flyers will be distributed next week outlining the challenge and suggested needed food items.
A spokesperson says, 'As you know first hand food insecurity is a real issue for so many in our community and we are excited to be a part of this significant community event. Let's show our Pathfinder pride and win this challenge! It is for a very good cause.'
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