La Salle Canned Food Drive - Truck Full of LoveDate:October-November
Contact:Jim Hautman - (513) 741-2280
Origin:The origin of the Canned Food Drive goes back to 1970.
History:The original drive was done by the men of La Salle taking total responsibility to help the less fortunate. In 1998, in an effort to have the community join us in this truly Lasallian tradition, we began our "Truck Full of Love" canned food drive.
Workings:La Salle had traditionally collected approximately 30,000 cans for the less fortunate. In 1998, it was decided to take this effort to the next level. A 53-foot semi-trailer was parked in front of the school to challenge the young men of La Salle and the surrounding community to fill the trailer. Our initial goal was 50,000 cans. That was achieved in 1998. Each year since, it has grown, and in 2004-2005 it once again set a new record for collections as we topped the 75,000 can mark.
Who We Help:St. Vincent de Paul of Oxford St. Vincent de Paul of St. Ann' s Parish Little Sisters of the Poor in Clifton - 70% of the collection goes to this organization. The Sisters feed 200+ elderly for almost an entire year based on the Truck Full of Love canned food drive.
HELP THE MEN OF LA SALLE HELP OTHERS
"Please be generous when that young man dressed in Red and White knocks on your door in October and November....Together, we are making a difference in the world, and that is truly why we are on this earth." - Jim Hautman '75 |