FALL 2026 EVENTS

MCGSO Fall Food Drive | November 9 – December 11, 2026

Every year, around the time the leaves start changing color, MCGSO collects food and monetary donations from our student departments and sends them to the Capital Area Food Bank, a Feeding America member, to help thousands of people in the Washington region overcome food insecurity. Little by little, we hope to connect MCGSO members to the wider DC community beyond Georgetown University, encouraging students to look beyond their academic and research environments and recognize the impact they can make through service and community engagement. Through initiatives like our annual Fall Food Drive, we strive to foster a culture of generosity, collaboration, and social responsibility while bringing together graduate students across different programs for a shared purpose. This year’s drive runs from November 9 through December 11, with a friendly inter-program competition and a special prize from MCGSO for the program with the highest normalized donation score. More than just a competition, this annual tradition reflects our belief that small individual contributions can create meaningful collective change. Together, we hope to build not only a stronger graduate student community at Georgetown but also a stronger, more connected community beyond our campus. Every contribution counts, and every Hoya can make a difference!