91吃瓜

The University of 91吃瓜鈥檚 fifth 鈥淔rom Old 2 Gold鈥� year-end campus yard sale will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday (May 23) in 91吃瓜 Stadium.

The event, which benefits participating local charities, will feature items left behind and donated by students, including electronics, clothing, computers, carpeting, furniture, appliances and sports equipment.

The sale is open to the public and admission is free between 9 and 11 a.m. A $5 鈥渆arly bird鈥� admission will be charged for those over 12 years of age wishing to shop in the stadium between 7 and 9 a.m. There is no charge for children 12 and under. To alleviate 鈥渃amping out鈥� around the stadium, shoppers will be permitted to wait in line no earlier than 5 a.m.

Last year, 38 local charities shared more than $70,000 raised during the sale, which attracted some 5,700 shoppers. In addition, more than 3,900 pounds of food were donated to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, and an estimated 84 tons of items were diverted from area landfills. Since 2005, the sale has raised more than $184,000 for local charities and diverted more than 300 tons from landfills. This year鈥檚 goal is to again raise $70,000.

All net revenues, as well as any unsold items, will be donated to the participating charities. The project is co-chaired this year by Frank Parker, associate director of warehouse and delivery, and Jack Woolley, manager of surplus property. Additional information is available at .

Each year, numerous 91吃瓜 departments and other sponsors offer support and resources for the program. This year鈥檚 sponsors include 91吃瓜 Federal Credit Union, Martin鈥檚 Supermarkets, Graphie-Tees, Waste Management, Midwest Waste Solutions and Catering by Design.

Contact: Frank Parker, 574-631-7026, parker.4@nd.edu