C-USA SAAC Representatives Volunteer at North Texas Food Bank

Harry · July 12, 2013

IRVING, Texas — Sixteen representatives from the Conference USA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) volunteered Friday morning at the North Texas Food Bank. The group made the visit as part of their annual meeting at the C-USA offices and led the conference's continued efforts to become the best Division I-A collegiate conference in athletics, academics and in the community.

Members of the SAAC group and their advisors split into two groups and helped sort produce for needy families. By the end of the shift, NTFB Director of Corporate Engagement Elizabeth Liser told the group they had boxed more than 300 containers, weighing 12,000 pounds and providing 10,000 nutritious meals.

Following the work, the group received a tour of the North Texas Food Bank facility and learned how they could best execute their annual campus food drives as part of their "Let's SAAC Hunger" campaign held each fall.

Conference USA student-athletes in attendance included:

Natalie Capone, Charlotte Softball

Jill Jelnick, East Carolina Softball

La'Shae White, FIU Track & Field

Amanda Odato, Florida Atlantic Women's Soccer

Mary Kate Hays, Louisiana Tech Cross Country

Zane Gibson, Middle Tennessee Men's Basketball

Zach Orr, North Texas Football

Ashley Betz-White, Old Dominion Women's Basketball

Christal Porter, Rice Women's Basketball

Dasman McCullum, Southern Miss Football

Brian Lozes, Tulane Cross Country (National SAAC Rep)