🌟 Our Story: Born in the Heart of Campus

It started as a class assignment… and became a passion project. 

In the Spring of 2022, a group of business students at Missouri State University were tasked with creating a business model from scratch. Inspired by our own experiences — late-night cramming, homesick weekends, and missing mom’s cookies — we thought:

What if care packages came from right here on campus?

And so, BEAR Box was born — a nod to our beloved mascot and a reminder that no student should feel forgotten, especially during the toughest weeks of the semester.

But this isn’t just about snacks and school supplies. It’s about creating connections.

Each BEAR Box is student-built, student-run, and student-loved. Every box you send supports student leaders, empowers entrepreneurship, and brings joy to Bears across campus.

🎁 What’s Inside a BEAR Box?

Six themed care packages per year — three each semester:

• 📦 Delivery Schedule:
  • Welcome Box – First 2 weeks of semester
  • Mid-semester boost
  • Finals week survival kit – Final 2 weeks of semester
• 👕 Items vary by season and may include:
  • MSU gear (tumblers, hoodies, t-shirts, hats) – Something new every time!
  • Snacks & wellness items
  • School spirit swag
• 💵 Price: $300 per academic year
  (That’s just $50 per box — less than one campus pizza night!)

💡 Why BEAR Box?

• Personal & Local: Packed on campus, by students who know what MSU life is like
• Fast & Reliable: No delays. No outsourcing.
• Mission-Driven: Your purchase funds student scholarships, student employment and internships
• Hands-On Education: Operated from the Bears Ink Entrepreneurship Labs in Glass Hall

💥 Our Mission: Care, Connection, and Campus Pride

BEAR Box exists to:

• Support student well-being with thoughtful gifts
• Empower student entrepreneurs through real-world business experience
• Foster community by sourcing local and student-made items when possible
• Give back — every sale supports student awards and initiatives

📦 Buy a Box, Build a Student

When you send a BEAR Box, you’re doing more than sending snacks — you’re investing in students.

• Created & managed through the MSU Department of Management
• Supports student jobs, internships, and entrepreneurship education
• Delivered directly to residence halls or available for pickup in Glass Hall

 🐾 Ready to Send Some Bear Love?

ORDER YOURS TODAY!
Visit:
https://mgt.missouristate.edu/BEAR-BOX.htm
📧 Questions? Email us at: BearBox@missouristate.edu