How we do community engagement at Missouri State
The Bear Pantry is able to support student success thanks to donors including faculty, staff, alumni, students, families, and community members.
Since the Bear Pantry opened in February 2019, the Bell family has generously donated more than 1,200 lbs of food and hygiene items. They are true Citizen Bears, and serve as an example of what public affairs in action looks like.
President John F. Kennedy signed the executive order establishing the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. Over the past 60 years, many have been influenced by the mission and goals of the Peace Corps.
Find out more about Peace Corps’ history
This week, Peace Corps recruiters will host more than 100 events virtually around the world to celebrate many aspects of the Peace Corps’ diverse legacy. We encourage students interested in joining Peace Corps Prep at Missouri State to join highlighted virtual events below:
60 Years of Service: Stories of JFK and the Peace Corps Legacy – March 3, 2021
Info Session: Which Peace Corps Sector is Right for Me? – March 3, 2021
60 Years of Service: Stories from Returned Volunteers on Career Sacrifices and Benefits – March 4, 2021
Panel Discussion: Peace Corps Celebrates International Women’s Day – March 8, 2021
The Bear Pantry serves as a resource for Missouri State students, staff, and faculty who may face food insecurity. In the Fall 2020 semester, more than 5,900 lbs of food and hygiene items were distributed, marking an unprecedented semester.
Generous support from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members allowed the Bear Pantry to consistently serve 539 people in Fall 2020 through in-person shopping and online orders.
University departments and donors also supported the growth of healthy food options offered by the Bear Pantry. For example, a graduate student from the Darr College of Agriculture developed a hydroponics garden system, through which the Bear Pantry can grow its own fresh produce. In addition, the MSU Campus Garden donated more than 300 lbs of fresh produce in 2020. Dietetic Interns developed healthy recipes, food demos, and shopping lists for Bear Pantry members and donors.
In 2021, the Bear Pantry continues to develop ways to sustainably address food insecurity and support student success. To become a Bear Pantry member, visit the website or stop by the University Hall basement (Monday-Friday, 10a.m.-2p.m).
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Missouri State’s Student Government Association donated 65 lbs of school supplies to the Bear Pantry to begin the Spring 2021 semester. This donation supports the Bear Pantry’s mission of student success.
The Bear Pantry is available to MSU students, faculty, and staff who may face food insecurity. Open Monday-Friday, 10a.m.-2p.m. in the University Hall basement, the Bear Pantry offers in-person shopping and online orders.
The Information Services Division at Missouri State University conducted a food drive at the end of the Fall 2020 semester to support the Bear Pantry. Collection bins were set up on campus, and the Bear Pantry’s Amazon Wishlist was promoted.
Information Services staff donated 186 lbs of food and hygiene items through this drive. These items directly support MSU community members utilizing the Bear Pantry.
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Learn about ways to support the Bear Pantry
