BOSTON - The America East conference is proud to announce that UMass Lowell has been named the winner of the 10^th annual  #AEFoodFrenzy, marking the seventh consecutive title for the River Hawks. This year, UMass Lowell has contributed over 7,000 non-perishable items, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting food security in the Middlesex County region.

The America East Food Frenzy is designed to address food insecurity across the United States. More than 47 million people experience food insecurity annually in the U.S., many of whom rely on local food programs. The initiative supports local food programs by providing both resources and awareness.

Top three finishers 2025 include:
UMass Lowell –  7,913
UAlbany – 4,535
New Hampshire – 3,883

In addition to collecting over  20,000 items this year, America East staff members volunteered at the East End House in Cambridge. The nonprofit is a dynamic community center that provides services like food pantry, community workshops, parent education and senior programming for families in the Boston area.

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Founded in 1979, the America East Conference is an elite NCAA Division I athletic conference that fosters an environment for student-athletes to become champions. Comprised of academically renowned, like-minded member institutions located in the Northeast region of the United States, America East is committed to broad-based excellence and progressive in its approach to supporting its more than 3,500 student-athletes across 18 sponsored sports. For more information, visit www.AmericaEast.com and follow the America East Conference its social media channels, @AmericaEast.