Hoops for Hunger Returns on Nov. 19

As the colder months are approaching fast, Tuesday, November 19, marks a significant day here for UNH. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting their annual Hoops for Hunger 3-vs-3 basketball tournament in Lundholm Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.

This event supports less fortunate families by raising money for the Durham Cornucopia Food Pantry, along with the cans brought in by teams throughout the week of Food Frenzy. All students can be involved throughout campus. An admission fee of $20 dollars per team is a way for athletes to give back to the community that supports them.

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For those who don't know, SAAC is a leadership group, selected by coaches and teammates that act as liaisons between administration and student-athletes. They promote UNH Athletics in a positive way across campus, in Durham and throughout the Seacoast area. They are the voice in the America East Conference and NCAA regarding legislation, policy and community outreach. SAAC organizes many community service projects that involve all teams, collectively, and individually. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is advised by Evan Gray, Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Academic Support Services at UNH.

"This annual event is how we look out for those in need in the Durham community. We love the support this community gives to our student-athletes, and it is only right that we do our part to help them as the holiday season approaches," said Gray. "Being a former student-athlete at UNH, I have had the opportunity to partake in this event as a student and now as an athletic administrator. It is a cornerstone for our department, and I absolutely love how competitive you see athletes get during the tournament!"

The Cornucopia Food Pantry on Mill Road in Durham strives to create a positive change through direct service grounded in compassion, equity and social justice in the New Hampshire Seacoast and surrounding communities. They receive money for Thanksgiving turkeys and a variety of other non-perishable food items. The food pantry has been in operation since 1997, and they have surpassed over 6,000 members of the community served overall.

Red shirt junior women's soccer goalie Sally Rainey (West Lebanon, N.H.) is co-president of SAAC and has been dedicated to setting up this event and knows the importance it has on the community.

"Hoops for Hunger is a great event to help connect all students at UNH. Participation and proceeds directly supports the Durham Cornucopia Food Pantry," said Rainey. "Overall, this is one of my favorite community engagement activities that SAAC puts on because it allows for a competitive connection between all students for an even better cause."

Alongside Rainey, sophomore football tight end, Colby Ramshaw (Londonderry, N.H.) is the other co-president of SAAC. He is excited about all the teams competing and their commitment to give back.

"Hoops for Hunger is a rewarding and worthwhile event hosted by UNH SAAC. This activity allows our community to unite and support our local food pantry, while participating in a competitive and exciting basketball tournament. My favorite part of this upcoming event is the participation of UNH's student body, and the amount of money we are able to fund raise. This event exemplifies the community we have on campus and the students willingness to give back."

SAAC hopes to continue their success on this event, as they have in the previous years. In addition to, making a positive impact on the local Durham community. There will be pizza to all participants and prizes for the winning teams.

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