Cereal Drive
In 2001, De La Salle High School launched its first Cereal Drive. Since then, we have donated more than 3,000 boxes of cereal annually to local charities as a way to help address food insecurity in Contra Costa County.
Each year, our Cereal Drive is woven into the teachings of various classes as part of our overall approach to Service Learning. In Religious Studies, the Lasallian Core Principle of Concern for the Poor and Social Justice is discussed. In Science, students look at the various nutrients in breakfast cereal and test for the presence of genetically modified crops. Students have also researched the prevalence of food deserts and the connection between obesity and hunger in the United States.
In recent years, we have distributed all of our cereal donations through the Monument Crisis Center in Concord. However, other partner organizations have included St. David’s Pantry in Richmond and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
2024 Cereal Drive
Our 2024 Cereal Drive will run from September 9 through September 30 to support those in need through the Monument Crisis Center. All donations from De La Salle students and families help bring the community together to make a positive impage on the lives of those faving food insecurity in Contra Costa County.
Cereal Drive Details
- All donations must be delivered to the Hofmann Student Center before school.
- Time for dropoff is 7:30 to 8:05 am (8:40 to 9:15 am on late start days)
- This year, we’re making it a fun and engaging competition between 5th Period classes!
- The 5th period class that donates the most cereal will win a special prize! (hint: it's a pizza party)
- Prizes will be awarded to the top donor (the individual who donates the most cereal) and the most consistent donor (the individual who donates consistently through out the drive).
If you have any questions about the De La Salle Cereal Drive, please contact Ms. Maile Shelley at shelleym@dlshs.org.
2023 Cereal Drive
In 2023, students, faculty, and staff collected more than 2,000 boxes of cereal and more than $800 in financial donations. With this gift, the Monument Crisis Center was able to support more than 1,000 families in Contra Costa County.