Help make the Holidays Special for ISU Student Families

Faculty and staff are encouraged to help identify ISU students and their families who may need a little extra support this holiday season. Through Benny’s Giving Tree Project, currently enrolled ISU students experiencing financial need can receive holiday gifts for their children (ages 18 and younger).

If you know of a student family who could benefit from this program, please encourage them to participate or submit a nomination on their behalf by completing the 2026 Benny’s Giving Tree Nomination Form by Friday, November 13.

Faculty and staff can also spread holiday cheer by sponsoring a child. Select a tag from the holiday tree in the Pond Student Union Building near the Campus Connection desk—complete tag selection by Wednesday, November 25. Gifts should be delivered to the Dean of Students Office, Pond Student Union Building, Hypostyle Room 204, by Monday, December 9, at 4 p.m.

Your help in connecting students with this opportunity or sponsoring a child can make a meaningful difference for an ISU family this holiday season!

For questions or additional information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (208) 282-2794 or deanofstudents@isu.edu. For students in Meridian, please call (208) 373-1706 for specific gift donation and pickup information.