Notre Dame News, a publication of the Office of Media Relations for the University of Notre Dame
June 26, 2025 – Being the hands and feet of Jesus to end hunger can involve ninja warrior competitions and dog toys. Austin Baron’s mission, which caught the interest of American Ninja Warrior show producers, began when he was a young volunteer at a meal-packing event in his hometown. The Cross Catholic Outreach You(th) vs. Hunger food packing event was led by a Notre Dame alumni family at St. Theresa Catholic Church.