In response to “Value-Added Food for Hungry Families”: Does your host campus participate in any annual food drives? What role do you think these annual projects play in addressing the year-round issue of food (in)security in our communities? What additional projects or initiatives might a campus consider engaging in to deepen their commitment to issues of food (in)security?
Notre Dame College hosts an annual food drive at the being of each year. To illustrate the importance of service to the students and community, freshman students participate as a part of the Welcome Weekend festivities. Last year, Notre Dame collected 5,000lbs of food for the Heights Emergency Food Bank. The food helped families in the local areas surrounding Notre Dame. Upon delivering the food, we were told that amount we donated was the same amount the food center received monthly from the Cleveland Food Bank.
The annual food drive that Notre Dame hosts helps with food insecurity, but it doesn’t solve the problem. But within the year, I believe the need of food is always crucial. It seems at times that during the holidays, people are more likely to give, but the need is always there. I believe if Notre Dame would have a spring food collection, it would help with the need that comes in the summer. Since children are out of school in the summer, their need is greater, because they aren’t getting a regular meal. I believe by having a spring food collection, Notre Dame might be able to assist in bridging that gap.
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