As part of an effort that unites rival ACC schools in the Tar Heel state, Auction Direct USA announced that it will present a $1,500 donation to the “Million Meals Challenge” on Dec. 1.

So what is the Million Meals Challenge? In short, it’s a collaborative partnership between Harris Teeter and four North Carolina universities — Duke, UNC, N.C. State and Wake Forest — to rally food donations and monetary support for the North Carolina Food Banks. The goal: provide one million meals for North Carolinians.  

Auction Direct, a partner of UNC’s athletics department, will make the donation in partnership with University of North Carolina Athletics and Learfield Sports’ Tar Heels Sports Properties.

“Auction Direct is a proud partner of UNC Athletics, and we are excited to partner with them again to support of the Million Meals Challenge,” said Michael Guerrein, Auction Direct’s marketing director. “The Big 4 Million Meals Challenge directly benefits so many in our local community, and we are honored to give back in support of these efforts.”

The $1,500 check will be presented by Auction Direct at its Raleigh dealership at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, along with representatives from UNC, the NC Food Bank and Harris Teeter.

To learn more, get involved or make a donation, click here.