Xavier University Athletics
Xavier, St. Vincent de Paul and Kroger Team Up to Beat Hunger
12.02.20 | Athletic Department
Traditional food drive cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, Kroger steps up
CINCINNATI - St. Vincent de Paul, Xavier University and Kroger are again partnering on efforts to alleviate hunger in Cincinnati. Traditionally, Xavier University hosts a food drive at one of its men's basketball home games and Kroger sponsors the drive. Food collected is donated to St. Vincent de Paul to assist neighbors in need throughout Hamilton County.
In December 2019, Xavier fans donated enough food through the drive to provide nearly 5,000 meals. In the interest of public health, the annual food drive will not take place this year. Instead, Kroger has made a financial contribution to St. Vincent de Paul to help secure the meals that would typically be collected through this drive.
"Like many of our partners, St. Vincent de Paul is seeing an increase in the number of people in need across the Tri-State," said Erin Rolfes, corporate affairs manager, Cincinnati-Dayton division, Kroger. "We're so proud to support their work feeding our neighbors every day – and especially during this holiday season."
Kroger is also partnering with St. Vincent de Paul and FOX19 NOW on Food From the Heart, a virtual food drive with a goal of providing 50,000 meals to neighbors in need.
This year, Xavier fans are asked to participate in the virtual food drive by giving online at www.fox19.com/donate. Just $2 provides a meal.
"Each year, we rely on the generosity of Kroger and Xavier basketball fans to help feed our neighbors in need," says Mike Dunn, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati. "In a year when need has significantly increased, we are especially grateful we can continue to count on Xavier and Kroger to help feed our hungry neighbors."
To participate in the virtual Food From the Heart food drive, visit www.fox19.com/donate anytime between now and Christmas.
In December 2019, Xavier fans donated enough food through the drive to provide nearly 5,000 meals. In the interest of public health, the annual food drive will not take place this year. Instead, Kroger has made a financial contribution to St. Vincent de Paul to help secure the meals that would typically be collected through this drive.
"Like many of our partners, St. Vincent de Paul is seeing an increase in the number of people in need across the Tri-State," said Erin Rolfes, corporate affairs manager, Cincinnati-Dayton division, Kroger. "We're so proud to support their work feeding our neighbors every day – and especially during this holiday season."
Kroger is also partnering with St. Vincent de Paul and FOX19 NOW on Food From the Heart, a virtual food drive with a goal of providing 50,000 meals to neighbors in need.
This year, Xavier fans are asked to participate in the virtual food drive by giving online at www.fox19.com/donate. Just $2 provides a meal.
"Each year, we rely on the generosity of Kroger and Xavier basketball fans to help feed our neighbors in need," says Mike Dunn, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati. "In a year when need has significantly increased, we are especially grateful we can continue to count on Xavier and Kroger to help feed our hungry neighbors."
To participate in the virtual Food From the Heart food drive, visit www.fox19.com/donate anytime between now and Christmas.
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