University of Illinois Springfield student-athletes came together to make a difference on Civic Engagement Day, assembling more than 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for PB&J Springfield, a local organization that provides food to community members in need throughout Springfield.
Student-athletes from multiple UIS teams joined forces for the project, which was organized by UIS Athletics and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The event is part of the department's ongoing commitment to service and community involvement.
Hy-Vee in Springfield generously donated some of the ingredients used during the event, helping make the large-scale effort possible.
More UIS teams are scheduled to take part in the sandwich-making activity again next week, continuing the Prairie Stars' spirit of giving back.
Sandwiches donated to PB&J Springfield are distributed to a variety of local organizations, including:
- St. John's Breadline
- Washington Street Mission
- Inner City Mission
- Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery
- Hope Springs
- Contact Ministries
- Grace Food Pantry
- Helping Hands Shelter
- Salvation Army
- Veterans' Shelter
- Street Feeding Program
- Outdoor food pantries across Springfield
- In-home food delivery programs