As finals approach, the Bear Pantry team wants to make sure that its members are sustained, energized, and supported. Recently, the Bear Pantry collaborated with Bears by Night to create snack bags (pictured above), that include things such as pringles, ramen, Dot’s Pretzels, and other little snacks to aid students as the semester comes to a close. Within these bags are … [Read more...] about The Bear Pantry and Finals
Hi Bears! As the Bear Pantry continues to grow, so do our partnerships. As of Monday, the Bear Pantry received almost 2,000 pounds of food and non-food items for our consumers through the generosity of Ozarks Food Harvest (OFH). As our partnership continues, the orders will provide the Bear Pantry with a more consistent flow of items, keep the Bear Pantry’s shelves stocked, … [Read more...] about The Bear Pantry and Ozarks Food Harvest
With Spring break around the corner, Missouri State University (MSU) will sadly be closed. This means that the Bear Pantry will be closed as well. However, there are other pantries in Springfield that can keep you well and fed while MSU and the Bear Pantry are on pause. Three places that are similar to the Bear Pantry are listed below, as well as the general information … [Read more...] about Pantries Around Springfield
When the Bear Pantry receives donations, we collect a wide variety of items. Though we are greatly appreciative of the generosity the Missouri State University community receives, we sadly aren’t allowed to accept everything. Sometimes, we are forced to throw away items for a multitude of reasons. To prevent this waste, we have provided a detailed list of items we are and … [Read more...] about The Bear Pantry’s Donation Criteria