Can the Griz

2026 Dates To be Annouced!

The Can the Griz food drive is a friendly off-field competition between the Montana State University and Bozeman community against the University of Montana and Missoula community to see who can raise the most food and money for their local food bank. The food drive takes place during the weeks leading up to the annual Brawl of the Wild football game.

In 2025 the University of Montana took the title - but both communities collectivley raised over 2 million pounds and dollars for Montanans.

All donations collected through this food drive help stock the shelves of the Gallatin Valley Food Bank as well as MSU’s campus food pantry, the Bounty of the Bridgers, well into the next year.

Donate Funds to Can the Griz

$1 = 1 pound

*Donations recieved BEFORE the competition starts will not count towards the Can the Griz competition!

Help tackle hunger in the Gallatin Valley!

  • Donate.

    Every can and dollar counts! Help us reach our goal of raising $700,000 dollars and pounds of food this year.

    Ways to Donate

  • Get the word out.

    We need your help to get the word out about Can the Griz! Use our handy marketing toolkit to help spread the word!

    Marketing Toolkit

  • Get Involved.

    There are so many ways to get involved from volunteering to hosting a food drive - it all helps us Can the Griz!

    Ways to Get Involved