In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Holy Cross College recently completed its annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive, bringing joy to forty local families in need. For more than 20 years, Holy Cross students, faculty, and staff have worked together to ensure that families in the South Bend area have a special Thanksgiving meal. This year’s event, which involved distributing baskets filled with over $100 worth of food items, is one of the most anticipated traditions on campus.
The campus community provided the baskets, which included a variety of holiday staples, to families whose names were submitted by the local St. Vincent de Paul Society. The drive is a testament to the college’s longstanding commitment to community outreach and service.
Partnering with Martin’s Super Markets at Heritage Square, Holy Cross College was able to purchase the necessary food for the baskets, ensuring that each family received a generous assortment of items for their Thanksgiving dinner. To raise $4,000 to cover the costs of the baskets, the Holy Cross community came together to meet—and exceed—the fundraising goal. The generosity of donors ensured that every family received a basket filled with food that would make their holiday special.
Through this ongoing tradition, Holy Cross College not only provides for those in need but also strengthens the bonds of the campus family.
