Catholic Charities launches ‘40 Cans for Lent’ food drive in San Antonio

Published on February 20, 2026

A long-running Lenten tradition aimed at fighting hunger in the community is underway once again.

Catholic Charities officially kicked off its "40 Cans for Lent” and “40 Days of Service” initiatives Thursday, marking the start of a campaign that began 16 years ago and continues to grow each year.

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