Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will be collecting donations for the LLCC Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in A. Lincoln Commons. Below are items that are most needed, but all donations are welcome.  Monetary donations will also be collected.

• Trail Mix
• To-Go Peanut Butter Cups
• Cereal –Single Serving Size
• Mac & Cheese Cups
• Tuna Salad Ready-to-eat kits
• Chicken Salad Ready-to-eat kits
• Easy Peel Opening Cans of Soup
• Ready-to-eat Pasta Meals
• Protein Bars
• Granola Bars
• Ready-to-eat rice meals
• Juice Bottles
• Crackers

Non-Food Item Donations

• Microwavable Safe Bowls and plastic-ware (forks, spoons, knives)
• Toiletry and Hygiene Items
• Deodorant, toothbrushes and paste, feminine products, soap, shampoo, razors, etc.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow in A. Lincoln Commons, will be collecting donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. Below are items that are most needed, but all donations are welcome!  Monetary donations will also be collected. Please consider making a donation to this very worthy cause.

• Trail Mix
• To-Go Peanut Butter Cups
• Cereal –Single Serving Size
• Mac & Cheese Cups
• Tuna Salad Ready-to-eat kits
• Chicken Salad Ready-to-eat kits
• Easy Peel Opening Cans of Soup
• Ready-to-eat Pasta Meals
• Protein Bars
• Granola Bars
• Ready-to-eat rice meals
• Juice Bottles
• Crackers

Non-Food Item Donations

• Microwavable Safe Bowls and plastic-ware (forks, spoons, knives)
• Toiletry and Hygiene Items
• Deodorant, toothbrushes and paste, feminine products, soap, shampoo, razors, etc.

Please note that all donations should be in their original packaging listing the used by, sell-by or best if used by date as this will assist us in ensuring we comply with USDA guidelines. Any donations that do not constitute as ready-to-eat (such as gift  cards) will still be accepted. Those items will be provided to students who indicate a need at home as well. Any items not utilized by our students will be donated to the Central Illinois Food Bank. All questions can be directed to the Student Engagement Coordinator Kyle Roughan at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu or by calling 217-785-2315.

Thank you so much for your contributions and generosity!

Dr. Claire Gordon, advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, would like to request that faculty announce the following in their classes: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in conjunction with the Student Life office, will be hosting “Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students” on Wednesday, Nov. 3.  There will be an information table in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  The goal is to provide information to students about the services provided by the LLCC Food Pantry.  Interested students are encouraged to stop by and learn how the Food Pantry can assist them.

LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will promote organ donations Monday, Nov. 15 in conjunction with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office “Life Goes On” program.

Beginning at 10 a.m. that day in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus, individuals may sign up for the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. A program will begin at 5:30 p.m. featuring speakers Damarius Blanks, regional coordinator of Life Goes On, along with an organ donor family, a living organ donor and organ recipient. Registry sign-up will be available throughout the day until the end of the program, which will also include recognition for established organ donors.

“Organ donation allows for individuals to let their legacy live on by giving someone another chance to live a full life,” said Dr. Claire Gordon, LLCC Phi Theta Kappa advisor. “According to the Health Resources and Service Administration, one donor can ‘save eight lives and enhance the lives of 75.’ As reported by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are 106,743 people on the waiting list as of Oct. 20, 2021. Unfortunately, 17 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant.”

“Join us Nov. 15 to hear some heartwarming transplant and recipient stories and to become a part of a supportive community,” said Emily Reynolds, chapter vice president for scholarship.

LLCC’s Alpha Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages excellence in two-year college students and promotes scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service. Learn more at www.llcc.edu/phi-theta-kappa.

Thanks so much to all who donated to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Food Drive. We collected $60 for the LLCC Food Pantry, along with 423 items for the First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry. Your donations helped us win second place in our Illinois Region food drive competition. The second place prize of $50 will be split between the LLCC Food Pantry and the First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry. We are thrilled to be able to provided much-needed support for these two worthy causes. We appreciate the generosity of the LLCC community.

At the Illinois Regional Convention and Honors Institute Awards Ceremony on June 5, our chapter received two regional recognition awards:

• Outstanding Officer Team – awarded to Julia Kienzler, Megan Jamison, Sara Waller and Hyler Pence for their “above-and-beyond” efforts to keep PTK members active and engaged in 2020, despite obstacles faced due to the pandemic
• Outstanding Honors in Action Project – for our “Embracing Inclusivity” event held on Zoom on November 23, 2020, to raise awareness of issued faced by LGBTQ youth and raise money for the Phoenix Center

Claire B. Gordon, Ph.D., Professor of Communication, Phi Theta Kappa Coordinator

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Food Drive ends at noon today, June 3. If you would like to donate, you can choose one (or both) of the following.

Donation Types

Monetary donations for the LLCC Food Pantry

You can donate online through the LLCC Foundation by clicking www.llccfoundation.org/donate (click the “Donate Now” button and choose “LLCC Food Pantry” from the drop-down menu).

Item donations for the new First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry

This brand-new micro-pantry was built by LLCC Professor Emeritus of Sociology Don Ecklund and was recently featured on the front page of the State-Journal Register. Donation boxes are located near the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons and the Student Success office on the first floor of Menard Hall.

LLCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is asking for your help! They are holding a Food Pantries Donation Drive. Donations will benefit two different organizations:

• Monetary donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. You can donate online through the LLCC Foundation by clicking llccfoundation.org/donate (click the “Donate Now” button and choose “LLCC Food Pantry” from the drop-down menu.)
• Item donations for the new First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry. This brand-new micro-pantry was built by LLCC Professor Emeritus of Sociology Don Ecklund, and was recently featured on the front page of the State-Journal Register. Donation boxes are located near the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons and the LLCC Student Success office on the first floor of Menard Hall. View a list of items needed.

The Food Pantries Donation Drive ends at noon on Thursday, June 3. This food drive is part of a statewide competition among Phi Theta Kappa chapters throughout Illinois. The three chapters collecting the most donations will receive a cash prize of up to $100 to donate to their chosen food pantry (if LLCC wins, the money will be split between the LLCC Food Pantry and the First Presbyterian Micro-Pantry.) Please consider making a donation; every dollar or item helps! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Claire Gordon, PTK coordinator, at 217-768-4944 or claire.gordon@llcc.edu.

LLCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is asking for your help! We are holding a Food Pantries Donation Drive. We are asking for your donations to benefit two different organizations:

• Monetary donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. You can donate online through the LLCC Foundation by clicking llccfoundation.org/donate (click the “Donate Now” button and choose “LLCC Food Pantry” from the drop-down menu.)
• Item donations for the new First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry. This brand-new micro-pantry was built by LLCC Professor Emeritus of Sociology Don Ecklund, and was recently featured on the front page of the State-Journal Register. Donation boxes will be located near the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons and the LLCC Student Success office on the first floor of Menard Hall. Items needed include:
  • Peanut butter, jelly, bread
  • Canned tuna and meats
  • Canned soups and stews
  • Boxed pasta and pasta sauces
  • Mac-n-cheese with liquid cheese
  • Cereal
  • Rice
  • Trail mix, peanuts and any other nuts
  • Individual sized chips and crackers
  • Apples, oranges, bananas, grape tomatoes
  • Granola, cereal bars
  • Canned fruits and vegetables, fruit cups
  • Ramon, noodles, pasta
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Baked beans, canned chili
  • Prepackaged oatmeal
  • Small servings of raw potatoes
  • P3 protein packs
  • Toilet paper, paper towels
  • Cleaning supplies (sprays or Pine-Sol)
  • Laundry soap, dish soap
  • Shampoo, conditioner, bar soap
  • Bleach
  • Tampons/pads
  • Razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes

The Food Pantries Donation Drive begins today and ends at noon on Thursday, June 3. Also, we are participating in a statewide competition amongst Phi Theta Kappa chapters throughout Illinois. The three chapters collecting the most donations will receive a cash prize of up to $100 to donate to their chosen food pantry (if we win, we will split the money between the LLCC Food Pantry and the First Presbyterian Micro-Pantry.) Please consider making a donation; every dollar or item helps! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Claire Gordon, PTK coordinator, at 217-768-4944 or claire.gordon@llcc.edu.