FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield University basketball is partnering with Stop & Shop this season with an exclusive Stop & Shop Food Drive Night on Thursday, January 24^th to benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Fans who bring two cans of food to the Webster Bank Arena box office will receive a game ticket for $1.00 for the 7 pm game against Marist College.  Help us make a difference in our community and the lives of those in need.

"We are very excited about our partnership with Stop & Shop for this project," Fairfield University Senior Associate Director of Athletics Patrick Murphy said. "Part of the University's mission is to help those in need and this food drive is a perfect example of how we can reach out to the surrounding community. We look forward to doing more community awareness and service projects with Stop & Shop in the future."

Fans may purchase their $1.00 tickets at the box office on the night of the game. For ticket information for all Fairfield University basketball games, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.fairfieldtags.com.