North American Food Drive

On November 6, 1993, Lambda Chi Alpha began an international philanthropy project that has raised more than 26.9 million pounds of food for the needy across North America. Called the North American Food Drive, this annual event has arguably become the largest single-day philanthropic project sponsored by a collegiate organization.

Its success is so impressive that Lambda Chi Alpha became the first fraternity to receive the Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives in 1995. This is an award presented annually to associations and companies nationwide as part of its Associations Advance America Awards Program.

The North American Food Drive not only provides a means for our members to give to the needy, but it serves as an excellent public relations tool. By helping individuals in the community, our image is being improved and the ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha are put into action.

The North American Food Drive touches the lives of more and more community members each year. With an increased effort in helping those who are less fortunate, you will continue to uphold the ideals of the Fraternity for all to see by making a difference for the needy in your community.

1993	2800 lbs.
1997	89,680 lbs.	Overall Winner
1998	61,560 lbs.
1999	72,000 lbs.
2000	66,000 lbs.
2001	55,000 lbs.
2002	70,000 lbs.
2003	59,760 lbs.	3rd Place (Small Chapter)
2004	42,812 lbs.
2007	75,284 lbs.
2008
2009	34,990 lbs.
2010
2011	33,000 lbs.	3rd Place