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What’s the Date? Breaking Down Expiration Dates

May 19, 2022 by Kylie J. Mignone

Pre-packaged food items that are available at the grocery store come with a sell-by, best-by, or expiration date on the label. Expiration dates are only required on infant formula. The manufacturer may choose to add the sell-by, best-by, or expiration date to the package to communicate the point when food is the freshest and highest quality.   Sell-By: This date refers to … [Read more...] about What’s the Date? Breaking Down Expiration Dates

Filed Under: Bear Pantry Tagged With: expiration dates, food safety

5 Ways to Care for the Planet

April 19, 2022 by Kylie J. Mignone

Earth Week is here! Take some time over the next few days to develop a habit that also supports the environment! Here are a few ideas to reduce your carbon footprint and practice sustainability while on campus: Stay hydrated with your reusable water bottle! Pack a water bottle in your bag and utilize the water bottle re-fill stations in academic building, dorms, and … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Care for the Planet

Filed Under: Community Engagement Tagged With: earthweek, Sustainability

Spring Break Recap

March 22, 2022 by Kylie J. Mignone

Welcome back Bears, while classes were out of session, the Center for Community Engagement got to work. Here are a few highlights from last week:   Bear Pantry  AmeriCorps members stepped in to keep the Bear Pantry open throughout the week of Spring Break. This allowed students and staff who were still in town to utilize this resource.   In addition to staffing the pantry, … [Read more...] about Spring Break Recap

Filed Under: Bear Pantry, Community Engagement, Volunteer Tagged With: Bear Pantry, Bear Service, community service, spring break

Giving the Bear Pantry a Green Thumbs Up

February 15, 2022 by Kylie J. Mignone

What Are Hydroponics?   Hydroponic systems allow plants to be grown without the use of soil. Instead, they utilize light, water, and a fertilizer solution which means they can be grown indoors. The Tower Gardens at the Bear Pantry are an aeroponic style system that will only use about 2% of the water that is typically required in traditional farming. These unique systems … [Read more...] about Giving the Bear Pantry a Green Thumbs Up

Filed Under: Bear Pantry, Community Engagement, Volunteer Tagged With: #citizenbear, Agriculture, Bear Pantry, food insecurity, Hydroponics

3 Ways to Use & Support the Bear Pantry during Flu Season

January 19, 2022 by Kylie J. Mignone

The cold, dry air may weaken immune responses and encourage the spread of viruses; however, here are three contactless ways to support or utilize the pantry during the winter months.   1. Online Ordering for Easy Access   At the Bear Pantry, we offer two methods for shopping: in-person and online ordering   If you aren’t feeling well but are still in need of items from the … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Use & Support the Bear Pantry during Flu Season

Filed Under: Bear Pantry, Community Engagement Tagged With: #bearpantry, Citizen Bear, Food assistance, food insecurity, food pantry, social distancing

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