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From soup to boxes of pasta, every food item counts when it comes to hunger, especially for those living in poverty.

The WSU Office of Equity and Diversity partnered with the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to run a food drive during Poverty Awareness Week. The CCE typically connects student groups to community organizations in order to gain a sense of the items currently needed.

Fall and winter food drives make up the majority of food drives and are especially popular with students, said Erin McIlraith, CCE marketing and communications coordinator.

Proteins, pasta, spices and baking supplies make up the majority of desired items at food drives. Spices and baking supplies, such as flour, are often overlooked because they don’t come to mind when people think of what food to donate, McIlraith said. Other supplies such as paper towels, pet food and tampons make great donation options as well.

The food drive will accept donations throughout the week, and a full list of donation suggestions can be found on the CCE website.

Donations can be dropped off at Talmadge Anderson Heritage House, Asian Pacific American Cultural House, Casa Latino Cultural House, Native American Cultural House, and Lighty Student Services Room 232.

Reporting by Nina Willis