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Bear Pantry Fall 2022 Hours

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The fall semester is almost here! The following list is the hours we will be open: Monday: 9am-4pm, Tuesday: 9am-7pm, Wednesday: 9am-7pm, Thursday: 9am-4pm, Friday: 9am-4pm. Plan a visit to University Hall's basement to see the pantry, whether it is to gather more information or to shop around. We look forward to another semester of serving out university … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry Fall 2022 Hours

What’s Been Happening in the Bear Pantry?

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AmeriCorps Involvement   AmeriCorps is a government funded program that arrived at Missouri State University this previous spring semester. The AmeriCorps' organization seeks making a difference in the community. For MSU, this organization is involved with the bear pantry. Our AmeriCorps' members have been running the bear pantry this summer, and they have been planning … [Read more...] about What’s Been Happening in the Bear Pantry?

What’s the Date? Breaking Down Expiration Dates

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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

The Bear Pantry and Finals

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     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