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 4, 2026. To nominate a child, fill out the 2026 Benny's Giving Tree Nomination by Friday, November 13, 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 25, 2026. Please be mindful when sponsoring, as this can be the only gift received. 

 

Gifts for children 18 and younger can be dropped off in the Dean of Students Office, Pond Student Union Building 13, Hypostyle, room 204, by Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

 

Parents may pick up their child's gifts in the Heritage Room in the Pond Student Union Building on Tuesday, December 15, OR Thursday, 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.