Clemson/South Carolina Food Drive

The Clemson/Carolina game is a true South Carolina tradition. The third longest uninterrupted football series in collegiate sports - the Tigers and the Gamecocks have played each other since 1909. Nothing can be as divisive as having a Carolina fan and a Clemson fan in the family. Emotions run deep. It is something that is difficult to explain to someone outside of the State. It is just the way it is.

Well, for many, many years some very creative people have used "the game" to do something positive for charity. There have been blood drives, winter coat collection drives, toy drives, etc. In each case, the Clemson fans competed against the Carolina fans to see who could collect the most.

The Libraries' Staff Association has developed a way of capitalizing on the big game. Here are the rules:

Clemson/Carolina Food Drive for the Soup Kitchen!
Begins on November 15th through November 22nd.
Boxes at each library location– one box per team

Todd will be the Carolina “Coach” and

Kenny will be the Clemson “Coach” with Jayne as the Assistant.

The “Game” will start on November 15th with a point for each food item contributed to employee’s team of choice. “Half-time” results will be announced on Monday November 20th.

All employees that participate in this event will enjoy a casual dress day on Wednesday November 22nd. (Blue jeans, team shirts, etc.)

Results of the game will be announced after the Thanksgiving Holiday.

See which coach gets dunked with a cooler of ice water on the front steps of the Headquarters Library. Don’t worry branches. We will have pictures to share with the whole system.

Yes, we welcome contributions from the public. So, whether you are a Carolina fan, Clemson fan or neither - you have an opportunity to help our community.