The Great Ignatian Challenge - Xavier High School

At Xavier High School, we know that it's hard to study if you're hungry; in fact, it's really hard to do anything. Our neighbor, Xavier Mission, serves more than 100,000 meals each year to hungry New Yorkers and provides special support to people at Thanksgiving. Please join the Xavier community to collect food once again for Xavier Mission so that no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving!

Helping is so easy! Find your team below and select 'SHOP' to purchase the food items you would like to donate. You will be emailed a receipt for your purchase - online prices include shipping, handling & tax. At the end of the drive, all donations will be delivered directly to Xavier Mission.

Please share this Online Food Drive with your family and friends; anyone can donate! On behalf of Xavier Mission and Xavier High School, thank you for your support this year!

St. Peter's Prep, Regis, Fordham Prep, Loyola and Xavier High School are participating in a Thanksgiving food drive to raise awareness of hunger in our communities while filling local food banks and pantries with tens of thousands of pounds of much-needed provisions for needy families. This friendly but spirited competition will run October 16 - November 10.

An anonymous donor who was inspired by the existing Thanksgiving food drives at each school has pledged up to $250,000 for tuition assistance at the five participating schools. Intended to further highlight the spirit of giving and generosity among the student bodies at Jesuit high schools in the Metro area, the donation will be divided among the schools based on the amount of food collected per student.

The Challenge derives its name from St. Ignatius, who taught, "Love consists of sharing what one has and what one is with those one loves. Love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words." We are collectively putting those words into action.

A key component of a Jesuit education is caring for the wider community which allows students to gain first-hand knowledge of local, national, and global issues. Through service to the community, the students prepare for the day when they will participate in their world as competent, concerned, and responsible members who are committed to social justice.

Thank you! Your contributions will strengthen our community by helping others in need.