Get Involved

Students

Whether you’re part of a student organization, a residence hall, or just looking to give back on your own, there are countless ways to support Monarchs Give Back:

  • Host a collection drive with your club, team, or organization
  • Volunteer to help sort and deliver donations
  • Spread the word across campus and social media

Your energy fuels the movement. Step up and help us reach 100,000 donations!

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and Staff are at the heart of ODU’s culture of service. Join us in modeling compassion and civic engagement by:

  • Organize a department-wide collection challenge
  • Integrate service into your course curriculum or team goals
  • Encouraging student participation and sharing our mission with your networks
  • Volunteer to help sort and deliver donations

Together, we can amplify our impact on campus and beyond!

Wishlists

Monarch Pantry
  • Nonperishable tuna or chicken packets
  • Canned beans
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruit
  • Nonperishable grains (pasta, ramen noodles, mac n cheese, etc.)
  • Individually wrapped snack items
  • Individually wrapped toiletry items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, etc.)
Norfolk Public Schools
  • Boxes of granola bars​
  • Boxes of individual oatmeal packets​
  • Boxes of cereal​
  • Boxes of dehydrated soup mixes​
  • Boxes of mac n cheese​
  • Boxes of pasta​
  • Plastic jars of marinara sauce​
  • Plastic jars of peanut butter​
  • Plastic jars of jelly​
  • Nonperishable tuna or chicken packets