Jesuit High School is gearing up for its 57th annual Food Drive. Courtesy Jesuit High School.
BEAVERTON, OR – Jesuit High School will hold its 57th annual Food Drive, a tradition that brings the students and others together to provide food assistance to families in the Portland area during the holiday season.
The JHS Food Drive has grown significantly since its inception in 1969, when it served approximately 40 families and raised just over $350. This year, they expect to help nearly 400 families by delivering 2,700 food boxes on Thursday, December 18th. Any surplus food will be donated to local food pantries to further benefit the community.
“As Jesuit High School has grown, so has its food drive. The drive not only helps families experiencing food insecurity during the Christmas season but also provides non-perishable foods for local food banks that serve families in need year-round,” said coordinator Andrea Casey.
Casey explained that students have been collecting non-perishable food items and raising funds to purchase perishable goods for two weeks. The students, faculty, and staff will volunteer through the evening of December 17, sorting and preparing food for delivery. The families receiving the food are pre-selected through partnerships with Lifeworks NW, St. Vincent de Paul at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, and several Beaverton elementary schools.
“We’re not only addressing immediate needs but also raising awareness about the ongoing issue of food insecurity in Oregon,” Casey said. “Our hope is that students understand this is a year-round challenge, not just a seasonal one.”
“The Alumni Food Drive exemplifies our mission of being men and women for others,” said Kathy Baarts, Jesuit’s Alumni Director. “The need for food continues to grow, and our alumni community rises to meet that need, year after year.”
Jesuit High School food drive organizers welcome community assistance in the form in financial and non-perishable food donations. Learn by clicking here.
Tim Lantz
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