McKinley-Massillon Food Fight begins
The Bulldogs and Tigers have launched the Food Fight leading up to the McKinley−Massillon gridiron clash Oct. 22 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.
The two schools ask their fans to join the fight against hunger. Students, faculty and Bulldog and Tiger supporters can give non-perishable food and monetary donations as the rivals compete for bragging rights and a traveling trophy.
All donations for the McKinley−Massillon Food Fight go to Stark County Hunger Task Force to be distributed through the organization’s network of 35 pantries and Backpack for Kids programs throughout Stark County.
To join the battle, drop off food at either of the high schools; Stark County Hunger Task Force offices, 408 Ninth St. SW, Canton, or WHBC / Mix 94.1 radio stations, 550 Market Ave. S, Canton, and Levin Furniture at 6229 Promler Ave. NW, Jackson Township.
Stark County Hunger Task Force will be announcing other drop off locations throughout the month of October. Interested businesses may contact Stephanie Sweany at stephanie@starkhunger.org. Individuals and businesses interested in joining the fight by making a monetary donation by texting “MCKINLEY” or “MASSILLON” to 44-321.
Finale Rallies will be held in each school district on Oct. 21st. Bulldogs fans can rally from 6-9 a.m. at the Dunkin at 3255 Cleveland Ave. NW. Tigers fans can rally at Dunkin at 309 Lincoln Way W. Food and monetary donations are welcome.
Representatives from the Stark County Hunger Task Force, WHBC and Mix 94.1 will announce the total collections and the winning school from the field at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium during the game Oct. 22. The winner is determined by the amount of food and monetary donations converted into pounds by officials from Stark County Hunger Task Force.
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