Employee Relations Committee (ERC)
Archie's Food Closet - Food Drive
What is Archibald Eagle's Campus Food Closet?
It's a place where non-perishable food and personal care items may be obtained by students and employees who find themselves in financial straits or emergency situations.
Archibald Eagle's Food Closet is a service for all members of the USI community to promote the health and wellness of USI students and employees. Archie's Closet is supported by the cooperative efforts of the Recreation, Fitness, & Wellness Center and campus and community individuals and organizations. Foremost in this mission is providing assistance for those who need it, while responding to individual needs with respect and dignity. All requests for assistance are confidential.
Where is the Food Closet?
Archie's Closet is located in the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center.
How is the Food Closet accessed?
Come to the Recreation, Fitness, & Wellness Center and "Ask for Archie" at the front desk. We recommend you call first (812-461-5268) to ensure availability. Archie's Closet is not open on weekends.
Who may use the Food Closet?
University of Southern Indiana students and employees.
What does it cost to use the Food Closet?
There is no monetary fee. Individuals show a valid Eagle Access Card, complete a Food Closet card, and agree to volunteer two hours of service to an organization of the user's preference.
How does the ERC help with the Food Closet?
The 2010 Staff Council sponsored campus-wide food drive collected over 1000 items!
At the beginning of each fall semester the ERC sponsors a campus-wide food drive to help restock Archie's Closet. In 2011 the campus community donated over 500 items!
Collection boxes are placed all over campus where donated items can be dropped off. A poster with a flyer listing some requested items is attached to each box. Items donated in these boxes are collected throughout the two week promotion time along with several email reminders about the food drive are sent to every department on campus.
To find out more about Archie's Closet please check out the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness website http://www.usi.edu/rfw/wellness_student_archibald.asp