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
Right before Thanksgiving Break, FSL officially set a new record for our largest donation yet at 2,084 pounds! Many of the donated items were canned goods, along with other non-perishable foods like pasta, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, and more. This is a great example of what it looks like to be a Citizen Bear! All of the items in the Bear Pantry are supplied … [Read more...] about Spotlight – FSL Supports the Bear Pantry
At the Bear Pantry, we want to make every meal count! With many items available at the Bear Pantry, the options are endless. To create a meal that is nutrient dense and diverse in food groups, we like to consider MyPlate as a guide. MyPlate is the federal government’s primary food group symbol. It was created to be a consumer-friendly guideline to help make healthy food … [Read more...] about Utilizing the Bear Pantry to Build your Plate
The Bear Pantry on Missouri State’s campus has seen massive growth this school year. From usage of resources to an increased interest in supporting our initiative to end food insecurity read for more information on how you can contribute to our mission: 1. Volunteer Sign up to volunteer on GivePulse. Each time slot is 2 hours. Please only sign up for time slots you … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Get Involved with the Bear Pantry
November 13-21, 2021 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. During this week, people come together across the country to bring attention to hunger and homelessness. In the United States, many Americans have to choose between which basic necessities they can afford for that day, week, month. For instance: 37.2 million Americans live below the poverty level. 44 … [Read more...] about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week