Lynn McCann

The spring semester will soon be over...and for many Texas State students it's
time to move. If you're relocating at the end of the semester, you might
consider participating in Texas State's 10th annual Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On
donation program. Lynn McCann tells us how you can get involved.

In the past, dumpsters would overflow at this time of the year as students moved
out of their dorms or apartments for the summer. Massive amounts of household
items would be left behind because they were no longer wanted or needed.
Nowadays, the Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On program offers an alternative.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
Last year, more than seven tons of donated items were made available to needy
families in the San Marcos area. Originally, the donation program was organized
under a single tent at Aquarena Springs. Now it takes over the entire ballroom
at the L-B-J Student Center.
SB – Lynn McCann, Bobcat Update
However, Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On could never happen without its volunteers.
Volunteering for the program is not only an opportunity to earn service hours,
it's also a great way to give back to the community.
SB – Jessica Bodine, Community Relations Student Worker
Barrels for donations will be located at every dorm and campus-owned apartment
complex. There are also plans to have the barrels placed at off-campus complexes
as well.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
You can visit the Community Relations website for more information on
volunteering and for a list of desired items. Donations from dorms will be
accepted until May 16th, while donations from apartments will be accepted until
August. For Bobcat Update, I'm Lynn McCann.