Help us support local families through the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Ebensburg by bringing your non-perishable food donations to the Mountie Food Truck located on the Ihmsen Circle from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on November 16th and 17th. Whether you are participating as part of a student club, athletic team, service-project group, academic department, administrative unit, or individually, every donation makes a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need and honors our tradition of compassionate action.

Note: All donated items must be unexpired, unopened, and in their original packaging. Pantries cannot distribute expired or damaged goods.

Why Your Support Matters

Food insecurity affects 48 million people across the United States, including 14 million children (Feeding America). Access to adequate nutrition is directly connected to physical health, emotional balance, academic achievement, workplace productivity, and much more. Together, we can build healthier, stronger communities. 

Celebrate Your Spirit of Giving and Inspire Others

We want to capture and celebrate the incredible generosity of our campus community! Everyone—whether donating individually or as a team—is encouraged to document their spirit of giving through photos to inspire others.

• Take Your Own Photos: Capture yourself or your group gathering items or dropping them off at the food truck. Send your photos to psychology@mtaloy.edu along with the names of those featured and post them to your social media channels using #MountiesCare.
• On-Site Photo Volunteers: Volunteers will also be stationed at the Mountie Food Truck during all collection hours to snap photos of donors with their contributions. (Don’t worry, they will ask first!)

Submitted and captured photos will be shared on our social media channels and elsewhere to celebrate your generosity and showcase our collective campus impact!

Looking Back and Moving Forward

Last year’s food drive was an overwhelming success thanks to our campus community. Through collective effort, thousands of non-perishable food items were gathered and delivered to local families in need. Representatives from the Altoona Food Bank expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support, noting that Mount Aloysius donations arrived at a crucial time to restock pantry shelves before the holiday season. We need your help to expand our reach and support even more neighbors in need this year!