SEC Food Fight
The Ultimate Food Drive Competition! Win the SEC. BTHO Hunger!
What is the SEC Food Fight?
March 1-31, 2026
For ONE month, universities of the SEC compete to help raise food, funds, and hygiene items to fight campus food insecurity.
Our Goal: 45,000 Points!
1 Point = 1 Item or $1
$20,000 + 25,000 Items = 45,000 Points
Donations
Learn more about donating below, or find out more about donating food and funds under the “Donate” tab on our website.
Why Your Impact Matters
Donation Information
Donate Food or Hygiene Products
Help stock our shelves- Fill out the Donation Intent Form
- Select a time on the Sign Up Genius
For smaller donations (1-5 items), you can drop off your donation in bins across campus.
Small donation locations:
- Sbisa
- The commons
- The REC center
- 12th Can small donation bin – at the Pantry
Email Alejandra Cozajay ’26 at 12thcan.logistics@gmail.com with any questions about donations.
Donate Funds
Invest in our future- Donate through our Marketplace (maximum donation $249, but you can make multiple donations!)
For cash or check donations, you can mail them to us or drop them off at our pantry!
Requested Donations
Canned Goods:
- Meats
- Veggies
- Fruit
- Beans
- Corn
- Green Beans
Non-Perishables:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Salt & Pepper
- Ramen
Baking Items:
- Flour
- Oil
- Sugar
- Chocolate
Breakfast Items:
- Cereal
- Oats
- Pancake Mix
Healthy Snack Items:
- Nuts
- Protein Bars
- Fruit Bars
Hygiene Items:
- All Travel Sized Items
Volunteering & Promoting
External Volunteering
Donate your timeLooking to volunteer?
Sort a donation by signing up through GivePulse
Note: Only Texas A&M students, staff, and faculty can volunteer on site.
Are you an organization that wants to sort your own donations?
Reach out to Mazie Johnson ’26 at 12thcan.ced@gmail.com to organize a sorting.
Social Media Promotion
Support with your socialsSupport us through social media awareness!
Please click here to view pre-made graphics. Be sure to check periodically for new ones!
Reach out to Ethan Walker ’26 at 12thcan.ad@gmail.com with any marketing, awareness and public relations inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I donate expired food?
Yes! Due to food safety processes, like the canning process, some foods are still good post-best-by date. Most best-by dates are dependent on preference, not safety.
Are homemade items accepted?
No, the 12th Can only accepts pre-packaged, sealed and clearly labeled food and hygiene items.
How do I ensure my organization gets credit?
The 12th Can will sort and calculate donation itemss and report them back to donors. We also highly encourage taking a group picture at the donation time and sharing it!
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, depending on how you donate.
Tax-deductible options:
Cash/check
Drop off at pantry
Mail to: 125 John J Koldus Building, 1236 TAMU, Ms 920
Non-tax-deductible options:
Marketplace
How are points calculated?
1 item or $1 = 1 point
An item counts as something individually wrapped, for example: 1 can = 1 point, a 12-pack of ramen = 12 points, 1 toothbrush = 1 point.
Why donate hygiene items if you’re a food pantry?
The 12th Can takes a holistic approach to fighting food insecurity. This includes household and hygiene items that help make food more accessible and consumption safer, such as a can-opener.