Rainy weather didn’t dampen the holiday cheer at the Hispanic Faculty and Staff Association’s (HFSA) John Treviño Jr. Holiday Assistance event held on Friday, Dec. 3 at the entrance of San Jacinto Residence Hall.

Featured below are a few photo highlights from the time-honored event. Find more photos on Flickr.

Supported by University Housing and Dining and several other campus, community and corporate sponsors, the annual event provides hundreds of turkeys, boxes of produce and gifts to university employees who need a little help during the holidays.

Campus partners from UT Farm Stand provide fresh vegetables, locally sourced from small, sustainable farms including University Housing and Dining’s campus gardens.

Throughout the day, volunteers guided their fellow Longhorns along the drive-through lane and loaded cars with extra-large turkeys and trimmings.

Students pause for a snapshot to show their Longhorn pride.

About John Treviño Jr.

A pillar of the Austin community, John Treviño Jr. was the first Mexican American elected to City Council who went on to serve 14 years. This holiday assistance program was named to honor his advocacy and service that inspired many generations of people. Visit the HFSA website to learn more.