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5 Ways to Get Involved with the Bear Pantry

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The Bear Pantry on Missouri State’s campus has seen massive growth this school year. From usage of resources to an increased interest in supporting our initiative to end food insecurity read for more information on how you can contribute to our mission:  

1. Volunteer  

  • Sign up to volunteer on GivePulse. Each time slot is 2 hours. Please only sign up for time slots you are able to be present at. Please cancel through GivePulse if no longer able to complete the service opportunity. 
Volunteers repacking hygiene products

2. Host a Donation Drive  

  • Connect with us through email bearpantry@missouristate.edu to let us know when you plan on hosting your drive and how we can support. 
  • Share a list of items to give others ideas of what to donate.  
Food Drive hosted by the Meyer Library

3. Visit our Amazon Wishlist

  • Whether you live on campus or across the country, our Amazon Wishlist is a simple way to donate high-priority food or hygiene products to the pantry.  
Our fridge filled with non-dairy milk options donated by Angie using our Amazon wishlist

4. Monetary Donation through the University’s Foundation  

  • Donations can be given online or through mail to the following address:  
    • Missouri State University Foundation 
      Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center 
      300 South Jefferson, Suite 100 
      Springfield, MO 65806
Boomer visiting the Bear Pantry

5. Keep up with the Bear Pantry on Social Media  

Kayla with a produce delivery to the pantry – follow us for exciting updates
Interested in more Information? Reach out via email BearPantry@MissouriState.edu or request a Bear Pantry Staff member to speak at your organization’s next meeting by filling out this form