This event is a friendly, off-field competition between MSU and UM to see which school can collect the most donations for their local food banks.

Bozeman, MT - With just a few days left, Bobcat fans are rallying to finish strong in this year’s Can the Griz Food Drive! This friendly, off-field competition between Montana State University (MSU) and the University of Montana (UM) challenges each school to collect the most donations for their local food banks.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Can the Griz. MSU has claimed victory 19 times in the past 24 years, and with your help, we can make it 20! The event officially ends on Saturday, November 23rd. The winner will be announced during the Cat-Griz football game on Saturday in Bozeman.

Proceeds from Can the Griz directly benefit our food and nutrition programs, including the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, Big Sky Community Food Bank, and Headwaters Area Food Bank, as well as Montana State University’s Bounty of the Bridgers campus food pantry. These donations provide critical support ahead of the holiday season.

“We’re in the home stretch, and every donation counts,” said Jill Holder, HRDC’s Food and Nutrition Director. “Our food banks distribute an average of 7,258 pounds of food every day. The Can the Griz drive plays a vital role in helping us meet the growing needs of our community.”

How to Donate:
● Nonperishable food donations: Drop items at collection boxes across Bozeman to support Gallatin County families. A list of participating locations can be found here.
● Monetary donations: Donate directly to HRDC. Every dollar donated to our food and nutrition programs equals one pound of food.
For more information, to host a collection box, or to get involved, contact MSU’s Office of Student Engagement at 406-994-2933 or email canthegriz@montana.edu. Visit gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org for more details.