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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51ƷƵ.The next time you’re passing through Towers Lobby, don’t miss a chance to say hi to the building’s newest resident: A 7-foot, charity-benefiting gumball machine.
“Part of our mission is to look for ways that we can give back to our students and our community. This was an interesting and fun way to do that,” said Assistant Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services , who helped coordinate the installation.
It’s one of a number of such gumball machines around the country run by the , a nonprofit started by Michigan State University student Grace Griffin to support the daily needs of children and families facing cancer and COVID-19. Part of the gumball sales will go back to the foundation, and part will go to the .
“Proceeds from these machines will support the 51ƷƵ Pantry’s mission of ensuring that all members of the 51ƷƵ community have reliable access to a balanced and nutritious diet through food, education and additional services,” said Sustainability Program Assistant .
All maintenance and restocking of the machine will be done by the foundation, and Bannister said the machine will be in the building for at least three years.
— Patrick Monahan