The Holy Cross Lenten Food Drive took place the week of March 18-22. This year the Campus Ministry and Social Justice offices coordinated activities that included a Bake Sale, Tag Day and Can-Struction competition between classes and the faculty/staff. The week culminated in the third annual Empty Bowls simple supper on Thursday, March 21. Each activity raised donations of canned food items. With all the events combined, over 2,100 canned food items were collected for donation to the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation, which serves established food pantries in Washington, DC.
The Empty Bowls simple supper featured a variety of soups, breads and desserts provided by the Holy Cross Mothers Club. The Art Department organized a gallery of student-created artwork in the school lobby for all to enjoy. Following the meal, guests were treated to a Coffee House, organized by the Performing Arts Department, featuring spoken word and music performances by students, alumnae, faculty/staff and friends. During the Coffee House, the Class of 2020 team, the inaugural Can-Struction Contest winners, were presented the "Golden Can Opener".
