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Step up and volunteer

One effort you can support is the new Bear Pantry on campus.

April 23, 2019 by

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From distributing food at a food pantry to manning the reception desk at a homeless shelter, research shows that volunteering has positive effects on a person’s mental and physical health.

April is National Volunteer Month in America. It’s dedicated to honoring volunteers and encouraging volunteerism.

Alex Johnson, community-engaged learning director in the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Missouri State University, discusses volunteerism and the latest effort on campus to combat hunger among students.

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To find out more about the CCE and the Bear Pantry, visit this website.

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Bear Pantry, Center for Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, missouri state journal, public affairs

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