The Red & White

The entire St. George’s community came together for the 41st annual Feed-a-Friend Food Drive. This event collects food from the local community to distribute to those in need for the holiday season around the corner. On Friday, October 17th, students and faculty spent their afternoon gathering bags left by generous, local community members and bringing them over to the MLK Center in Newport to be organized, sorted, and shelved. 

Students split up into groups based on their fall afternoon activity or sport team. From there, they break off with different drivers to assigned zones for bag pickup. These different groups went all around the Newport area collecting bags of food and supplies left out by the community and loaded them into their driver’s car. From there, these bags of food were delivered to the MLK Center in the heart of Newport, where more St. George’s students helped sort the food. With everyone putting in their full effort and their time, the afternoon passed by fairly quickly. 

The energy and teamwork displayed throughout the day truly embodied the spirit of giving that St. George’s stands for. Students and faculty alike worked side by side, sharing laughs and stories while loading bags and boxes of food. Even though the work was physical, the sense of accomplishment and community made it enjoyable. Many students expressed how rewarding it felt to see firsthand the generosity of local families and to know that their efforts would directly help others during the holiday season.

By the end of the day, hundreds of bags had been collected, sorted, and prepared for distribution, an incredible achievement that reflected the dedication of everyone involved. The event not only strengthened connections between students and the broader community but also reminded everyone of the importance of service and compassion. Feed-a-Friend continues to be a cherished St. George’s tradition, one that highlights how small acts of kindness can make a big difference when a community comes together.