In celebration of National Peanut Butter Day on January 24, Our Lady of the Lake University is coming together to make a meaningful impact—one jar at a time.
From January 20–23, OLLU will host a Campus Peanut Butter Drive to support the Salud Center, which provides emergency food assistance to members of the OLLU community and our neighbors on the Westside. Peanut butter is one of the most requested and essential items for food pantries nationwide, making this drive both timely and deeply impactful.
Sponsored by the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism and the Salud Center, the drive will feature daily tabling in the Mall during Community Hour, making it easy for Saints to give back. Donations will also be accepted at the Salud Center office in Worden Hall, Room 23, and on-campus pickup can be arranged for larger contributions.
This initiative is made even stronger through the generous support of our partners. The National Peanut Board, Texas Peanut Producers’ Board, and Wilco Peanut—a Pleasanton-based peanut processor—have stepped up to sponsor the drive. The National Peanut Board has donated peanut-themed swag to help promote the event, while the Texas Peanut Producers’ Board and Wilco Peanut will each contribute peanut butter donations. Even better, Wilco and the Texas Peanut Producers’ Board will match all campus donations, doubling the impact of every jar given.
As a thank-you, donors who contribute two jars of peanut butter will receive a free peanut-themed swag bag while supplies last.
This drive reflects OLLU’s commitment to service, solidarity, and caring for our community. Together, Saints can turn a simple staple into nourishment, support, and hope. 🥜💙💛