November 4, 2003 — Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Mid-Michigan Red Cross are joining forces with Michigan Harvest Gathering to "tackle hunger" in Michigan. These institutions are encouraging people to bring canned food and other non-perishable food to the November 22 MSU/Penn State football game.

Food will be collected outside Spartan Stadium before and during the game. (Game time is to be announced). A large Meijer, Inc. semi-truck will be parked right outside Gate Six at Spartan Stadium along with a Michigan Harvest Gathering billboard and an oversized inflated figure of Uncle Sam. Volunteers from the Mid-Michigan Red Cross among others will be on hand to accept the food and put it in the truck. Food gathered for Michigan Harvest Gathering is distributed to food banks, soup kitchens, and food pantries throughout the area. Those not bringing food may also make donations by cash or check.