In St. Joseph Commons, tables were loaded with tubs of peanut butter, jars of jam, and loaves of bread. The students got to work joyfully, playing music, singing together, and chatting while spreading toppings on bread and sealing sandwiches in plastic bags. “With finals ahead of us, this is a great way to boost campus morale, and for a really good cause as well,” said Nora Downey (’27) as she assembled sandwiches. Students worked until they ran out of supplies, quickly making around 1,200 sandwiches to be dropped off at the food bank early the following morning.
Knowing that their project was only a small gesture of love toward those in need, the students were humbled to be reminded of their many blessings and to be able to give to others. Said John Paul, “Life’s only good when you’re giving!”