For more than 88 years, Saint Ignatius High School students have planned and executed a massive Christmas food drive that annually delivers 700 food baskets to needy Cleveland families. The student Core Team meets once weekly for about six weeks before the food drive day, usually the Saturday before Christmas. In the three weeks leading up to Christmas vacation, the Saint Ignatius community donates “4 cans, 4 dollars, 1 toy, 4 others” to fill the baskets; this work, as well as assembling the baskets and coordinating delivery, is the responsibility of the Core Team. We will begin accepting donations on November 25, 2024. Students are encouraged to bring their assigned items and drop them off at Rade before school. Students can bring cash or swipe their Wildcat card for the four-dollar donation.
The 2024 Rini Food Drive will be held on Saturday, December 21st.
The day begins with Mass at 8:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Chapel, followed by breakfast in Rade Dining Hall and basket delivery to homes throughout the greater Cleveland area.
Students, families, alumni and friends are invited to join us. Maps, addresses and contact information are provided to those making deliveries. No sign-up is needed; just show up!
If you are not a student and are interested in making a donation, please contact John Gill (jgill@ignatius.edu) for food/monetary donations.
ATTENTION SAINT IGNATIUS CHORUS ALUMNI - You are invited to join the 2024-25 Chorus in singing at the annual Rini Family Christmas Food Drive Mass. If you would like to reconnect with old friends, and get a chance to sing again for a beloved Saint Ignatius tradition, please consider joining us. Click here for more information.