Old Dominion and Norfolk State will be playing basketball for the first time in 15 years on Dec. 29 at the Constant Center, but it will be more than just a game between two city rivals.
The Monarchs and Spartans have partnered with “We Feed Norfolk”, the Kam Chancellor, “Kam Cares” Foundation, the City of Norfolk and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia to help provide food for Norfolk families, and are asking their fans to help.
Fans at ODU’s Dec. 22 contest vs. Rhode Island will receive reusable “We Feed Norfolk” grocery bags as they exit the games. ODU and NSU then ask ticket patrons to return the bags filled with canned and/or non-perishable food items at their game on Dec. 29, and receive game admission for only $10 per person for everyone in their party (a $7 savings per ticket.) Food collection bins will be available at the entrances of the arena, and available all day for donations.
Twelve per cent of Virginia households are food insecure and struggle to provide meals for their families. The Foodbank often experiences the largest shortage of food during the winter months. All of the food collected at the game will benefit the Foodbank.
Tickets are available for the Dec. 29 contest between ODU and Norfolk State at www.YNottix.com, or at the box office at the Constant Center, which is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information on this game, call 683-4444.