We are excited to announce that Kellenberg Memorial has been invited to participate in The Great Ignatian Challenge. In an extraordinary show of generosity, school spirit and commitment to serving the community, 22 Catholic high schools across 12 states plus Washington, DC, are conducting a friendly, but spirited Thanksgiving and Christmas food drive competition which will fill local food banks and pantries with much-needed provisions during a critical time.
Started in 2016, the Great Ignatian Challenge was initiated by Jim Rowen (Fordham Prep ’82 and the father of Megan KMHS‘16). Inspired by the Jesuit mission of becoming “women and men for others,” the Challenge highlights the collective service power and generosity among Jesuit and now Kellenberg Memorial high schools. In support of the students’ efforts, donors have also generously given more than $2.35 million towards scholarship and operational funds to Jesuit high schools as students at these institutions have collected over 1.45 million pounds of food.
The schools that participate in The Great Ignatian Challenge set a personal goal of asking every student to donate 20 lbs. of food. Kellenberg Memorial has the reputation of generosity and incredible school spirit. Because of this renowned charism, we have been asked to participate in this drive.
All donations made to Kellenberg Memorial during the Challenge will be delivered directly to pantries we have a personal relationship with such as Queen of Peace, Friars Suppliers, Island Harvest, St. Brigid’s and St. Martins food banks.
Three ways to participate:
1) In-Person
Donations may be dropped in the KMHS lobby from October 28 – November 18
Members of the ARK staff will be present to assist.
Food Donations include:
- Pancake/Waffle Mix
- Rice (20-100 lb bags)
- Frozen Turkey (min. 18lbs)
- Canned Soup cases
- Canned or frozen ham Pasta (cases)
- Cases of Water
- Beans (large bags)
- Cash donations
- Lentils, Peas, Barley
- Canned Tuna/Canned Chicken
- Spam or other canned meats
- Peanut Butter
DROP-OFF:
Donations may be placed in the collection bins located at the school entrance doors.
2) Online
https://yougivegoods.com/kellenberg-thanksgiving2024
3) Cash or Check Donation
Checks can be made out to Kellenberg Memorial High School.
The ARK will then use that money to purchase food Items.
Questions?
Contact The ARK
ark@kellenberg.org
(516) 292-0200
Since this is a competition, wealthy benefactors will provide prize money that will fund the KMHS Shepherd’s fund. The more food we raise per student, the more scholarship money for which we are eligible.
Give early and give often!