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This is an especially hard time of year for food pantries, as they tend to see a significant decline in donations after the holiday season is over.
Even just in our community, the numbers provide a telling story: In 2025, the Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry served 11,221 individuals. That’s up from 8,723 in 2024 and 2,864 in 2023. That’s a 292% increase in individuals served in just three years.
The First Annual Viking Food drive will take place from January 20—March 6. Donation bins can be found in various locations around campus in the Main Building, Felician Hall, Bieler Center, Athletics Center, and Art Shop. When you donate to the Viking Food Drive, you are helping to support Villa’s neighbors in times of need. All proceeds go directly to The Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry and to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy in Buffalo.
Suggested donations:
Tuna
Soup
Pasta
PB + Jelly
Oatmeal packets
Granola Bars
Crackers
Diapers + Baby Formula
Mac & Cheese `
Ramen noodles
Even just $20 worth of perishable items can go a long way! Bonus point for anyone who donates diapers and formula! Please no clothing or perishable items.
The First Annual Viking Food drive is being run by Villa Maria Faculty at the College and will benefit the Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.
The Bible is the bestselling, most wide-spread book ever assembled in the world. Christians commit their lives to upholding its principles and teachings. Come learn more about this amazing book during our spring Bible Study series. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. Feel free to bring a lunch, snacks will be provided. Open to all students, faculty and staff.
Join us during Campus Hour as we welcome Lyrical Faith, a Black American educator, activist, and spoken word poet. Through the powerful blend of arts and activism, she inspires, educates, and advocates.
Sought-after inspirational speaker Sammy Violante will visit campus to share his personal motivational story of triumph over adversity with the Villa community. Following his recovery from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Violante shifted his focus to become a life coach, mentor, and inspirational speaker.
Once a successful investment banker, Violante discovered that his true calling was sharing messages of empowerment to Western New York’s most vulnerable populations, particularly those struggling with mental health, alcohol addiction, and substance abuse.
He has sought to empower Western NY’s most vulnerable populations for decades. Now he is coming to Villa Maria College to share his powerful story of overcoming adversity, and inspire the Villa community with a message of hope, resilience, and empowerment.
All members of the Villa community are welcome to attend this free event.
*Required for all current COR101 Students*
Grab your gals and pals & stop by our Galentine’s/Palentine’s Social!
Enjoy fun activities, crafts and treats.
Preparing for an internship doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This 6-week workshop series is designed to help students prepare for an internship, build confidence, strengthen professional skills, and stand out to internship sites. Topics include tips, tools, communication, professionalism, workplace expectations, and career readiness—everything you need to explore, apply, interview and step into your internship prepared and confident.
These weekly meetings allow students to learn and play different Tabletop Role Playing Games. During the meetings, students can take on the role of heroic characters in Fantasy or Sci-Fi settings. This is a good opportunity to show off the students’ creativity and teamwork skills. Some games we play are Pathfinder, Starfinder, and Dungeons and Dragons.
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent as we prepare to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Join us for Liturgy on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:15 AM in the college chapel. Ashes will also be available throughout the day in the Campus Ministry Office. All are welcome
Is your club looking for a day to host meetings, fundraisers, and events on campus? Look no further than Club Day! This day is specifically for clubs to use any way they see fit! No Student Life programs will take place this day, so be sure to host your meetings and events to keep campus fun and vibrant!
Music students will be performing their original songs. This event is organized by Music Club.
