Lancaster, Pa. – (11/3/2026) – In partnership with the Atlantic East Conference (AEC), the Gwynedd Mercy University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is proud to announce "Score BIG, Give BIGGER"; the 2026 food drive fundraiser, which will run November 4-15.
 
Donation stations will be available on each conference campus for home game, as well as throughout the week. In conjunction with all six institution's SAAC groups, the AEC will be running a competition to see which campus can bring in the most donated items, with all proceeds going to local organizations around each institution. There are different point values for each items with canned goods worth one point and larger (cased) goods worth three points. Tallies will be taken periodically with results announced on social media November 5, November 8, November 11, and November 15. The final winner will be revealed on the week of November 16 via social media and web, with the winning SAAC group receiving a prize.

At Gwynedd Mercy University, all donations will benefit the Mercy Neighbors. Each sport (Basketballs, Baseball/Softball, Field Hockey/Cheerleading/Track&Field, Lacrosses, Volleyballs) will compete to see who can bring it the most food. Bring your goods to the donation station for your favorite Gwynedd Mercy University sports team and join in the fun!

Suggested Goods

• Stuffing Mix
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Fruit
• Canned sweet potatoes
• Canned green beans
• Rice Pilaf
• Canned/jar gravy
• Canned corn
• Mashed Potato Mix