On Sunday, February 27th, Delta Chi Fraternity donated 697 lbs of protein for National protein day. The food drive was organized by our student worker, Tad Monnig who is also our volunteer coordinator. When Delta Chi came to donate the goods to the pantry, they also helped us label and sort the cans, allowing them to be ready to stock on the shelves. The donation included pinto … [Read more...] about A National Protein Day Celebration
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
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
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