Albany State University faculty and staff members deliver 400 meals to Albany storm victims
Power outages left many residents concerned with where they may receive their next
meal. Albany State University faculty and staff members offered a little relief Saturday
to storm victims by delivering 400 meals to the Salvation Army and local churches.
ASU food service providers, Aramark and Sodexo, prepared meals, which included breakfast,
lunch and dinner items.
“It is important for residents of this community to know that their sense of family
extends to their university, Albany State University. Just as we are committed to
excellence in educating students, we are committed to serving citizens,” said Art
Dunning, president of Albany State University. “I commend our Sodexo and Aramark food
service providers for making meals available to storm victims, and I am grateful to
our faculty and staff volunteers who will assist with delivering the meals.”
Meals were delivered to the Salvation Army, New Seasons Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
and Amazing Grace Baptist Church.
“It felt great to give back to the community that gives so much to Albany State University
in terms of financial and good will support,” said Tau Kadhi, ASU provost and vice
president for Academic Affairs. “This being a public, state-assisted institution,
it is a part of our university mission, and it is our civic duty to give back to our
community.”
The Albany State University community also joined with MSA of Albany and Sherwood
Baptist Church, Wednesday, to assist with storm clean-up in the Albany area.
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Albany State University, in Southwest Georgia, has been a catalyst for change in the
region from its inception as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute to its
designation as a university. Founded in 1903 to educate African-American youth, the
university continues to fulfill its historic mission while also serving the educational
needs of an increasingly diverse student population. A progressive institution, Albany
State University seeks to foster the growth and development of the region, state and
nation through teaching, research, creative expression and public service. Through
its collaborative efforts, the university responds to the needs of all of its constituents
and offers educational programs and service to improve the quality of life in Southwest
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