November 12, 2026 2:50 a.m. 

The FISH of Roseburg Protein Battle takes place November 20th through the 21st, at The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry.

A release from FISH said the pantry is launching a holiday food drive with a football twist. At the Protein Battle on November 20th and 21st, University of Oregon Ducks fans are invited to donate turkeys and Oregon State Beavers fans are invited to donate hams. The winning team gets to dress Haddock, the pantry’s porch goose mascot, in its school colors.

Last year, FISH served 900 households during the holiday season. This year, the drive aims to help feed 1,850 households across two pantries: 1,600 served by The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry and 250 served by The Sutherlin Oakland Food Pantry.

Executive director of The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry Jennifer Reida said, “Higher grocery prices are stretching household budgets, and we’re seeing more neighbors turn to us for help.” Reida said, “At the same time, supply challenges make it harder for us to get enough turkeys and hams for the holidays. We’re asking Ducks and Beavers fans to bring a little of that rivalry to the pantry and help their neighbors put a holiday meal on the table.”

Team Turkey is collecting whole turkeys and turkey breasts, with small turkeys especially welcome. Team Ham is collecting hams in a variety of sizes. A smaller turkey, turkey breast, or ham can be just right for a household cooking for one or two, while larger cuts can help feed bigger families.

Donation drop-off

* Friday, November 20th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

* Saturday, November 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Both drop-offs will take place at The FISH of Roseburg Food Pantry, 405 Jerry’s Drive in north Roseburg. Donors are encouraged to wear their team colors.