The beginning of the semester is a wonderful time to start looking for and signing up for volunteer opportunities! Whether you are looking for service hours for a club, scholarship, or just for fun, Give Pulse is a great place to start. Many organizations in the Springfield community use Give Pulse to post their service opportunities. After you sign up on Give Pulse, you … [Read more...] about Give Pulse Provides Students with Service Opportunities
Protein is the nutrient that we use to build and repair cells throughout our entire body—our muscles, hair, skin, nails, and even our metabolism and hormones are all influenced by protein. Not only does protein play these important roles inside cells, but it also helps us in our day-to-day hunger. Protein aids in satiety, which means we feel fuller for longer from our … [Read more...] about Protein at the Bear Pantry
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
Whether you’re a student on a low budget or a parent trying to keep the food bills at bay, we could all use some tips on managing our grocery budget properly so we can save more money. Grocery shopping on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health. There are several easy ways to stretch your food budget and still enjoy delicious healthy meals. Here are just … [Read more...] about Utilize the Pantry for Your Food Budget
1. AmeriCorps at Missouri State University A new AmeriCorps Program - R.E.L.I.E.F. (Recovering from Covid-19 through Education, Local partnerships, Interdisciplinary Efforts, and Food assistance) - will be launching in Spring 2022 on MSU’s campus. Housed within the Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning departments, 10 AmeriCorps positions are open for … [Read more...] about 2 Opportunities to Reduce Food-Insecurity within the Missouri State Community