The Holy Cross Harvest is a joint food drive held on the campuses of the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s College and Holy Cross College.

The 2012 drive is being held from January 23, 2012 through February 14, 2012.


Want to support campus fund raising events?

Check out the Events that different offices are hosting to raise money, awareness, and food for the Holy Cross harvest Food Drive.

Want to make a monetary donation?

  1. •Go to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s online Neighbor’s in Need donation site and scroll down to the University of Notre Dame Donate link

  2. •See your building/departmental representative

  3. •Email harvest@nd.edu for other options


Want to donate food?

  1. •Check out the barrel locations on campus

  2. •Email harvest@nd.edu for other options


Want to read more about the Holy Cross Harvest food drive?

  1. •Check out the Holy Cross Harvest blog

Holy Cross Harvest 2012

University of Notre Dame

"With members of our community struggling for the basic food necessities, we have the responsibility to respond. Let's take this opportunity to share our blessings with those in need."

  -Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., President

  1. •Campus HCH Events

  2. •Campus representatives list

  3. •Barrel locations

  4. •Resources for campus representatives

  5. •2010-2011 Holy Cross Harvest

  6. •ND Holy Cross Harvest Contact Information

Here in Indiana, 1 out of every 4 children is food insecure and in northern Indiana, almost 20% of the population is food insecure.

In 2011, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana distributed food equal to 60 lbs. of food in every seat in the ND football stadium.