Hoops for Hunger collects food and hygiene items for western North Carolina

Posted Apr 8, 2025
The sound of basketballs and roar of excited players filled Woollen Gym on a chilly January afternoon as teams of University of North Carolina community members came together for Hoops for Hunger, a high-energy tournament with a powerful cause. Eight teams battled it out on the basketball court for a chance to win UNC-themed gear. (Daily Tar Heel)

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