The Red & White Hunger Fight was founded in 2008 by the University of Wisconsin-Madison athletic department in partnership with the Wisconsin Alumni Association. It collects food and donations to benefit the Community Action Coalition, having collected 13 tons of food and $5,000 so far. The objectives are to create brand awareness, consistent messaging, effective use of space, and cost-effective promotion through students, faculty, and Badger fans using promotional materials like flyers, postcards, an internet button, and a style guide.