LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – BYU and Texas Tech will combine their pre-game tailgate efforts Nov. 8 to collect books for Literacy Lubbock as part of BYU’s “Parties with a Purpose” initiative.
The BYU Alumni Association and Texas Tech Alumni Association are hosting a joint book drive from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. before the Cougars face the Red Raiders. Fans can donate new and gently used books at two locations.
Fans can drop off donations at the BYU tailgate at the TTAA Merket at 2521 17th Street or the Texas Tech tailgate at the Fraizer Pavilion at 2680 Drive of Champions.
BYU has organized charity tailgates at away games since 2019 through its “Cougs Care” program. The university partners with local organizations to collect items for community charities.
The Nov. 8 book drive will accept all types of books, including children’s books, fiction, non-fiction and teen books.
Early donation locations available throughout the week
Fans who want to donate before game day can visit several locations around Lubbock from Nov. 3-7.
The Texas Tech Merket Alumni Center at 2521 17th Street will accept donations Monday through Friday. Additional locations include Crumbl at 6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway West on Wednesday, Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse at 11430 Quaker Avenue on Thursday, and Amicis Wine Bar at 11824 Indiana Avenue on Friday.
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