Through the Benny's Giving Tree Project, currently enrolled ISU student families, that are in need of assistance, can receive gifts for their children during the holidays. Nominations open Monday, November 3, 2025. To nominate a child, fill out the 2025 Benny's Giving Tree Nomination Form by Friday, November 14, 2025. 

 

To sponsor a child, take a "Benny's" tag from the holiday tree located in the Pond Student Union Building by the Campus Connection desk. Once you have picked up the tag(s) you select, please follow the listed instructions. Tag selection must be completed by Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

 

Gifts for children 18 and younger can be dropped off in the Dean of Students Office, Pond Student Union Building Hypostyle, room 204 by Monday, December 8, 2025.

 

Parents may pick up their child's gifts in the Heritage Room in the Pond Student Union Building starting Monday, December 15, through Wednesday, December 17, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

 

For students in Meridian, please contact 208-373-1706 for specific details about gift donation and pick up.

 

Please contact us at (208) 282-2794 or deanofstudents@isu.edu with any questions or to get more information.