Happy April, Bears! April 22nd is Earth Day, a day recognized for environmental protection efforts, so it is only appropriate to discuss sustainability efforts employed at the Bear Pantry! Bear Pantry's Sustainability Practices Reusable Bags Instead of having single use, plastic bags available for Bear Pantry members to use after shopping, we encourage everyone to … [Read more...] about Sustainability Efforts at Bear Pantry
Happy February Bears! For this month's blog post, I wanted to focus on some budget friendly shopping (and cooking) tips. A Dietetic Student’s Top Five Shopping Tips: Purchase meat in bulk from Sam’s Club or Costco OR meat that is close to expiration Meat sold in bulk is typically cheaper than purchasing individual packages. For example, a pound of … [Read more...] about Budget Friendly Shopping and Cooking Tips
Welcome back, Bears! I hope you all had a great holiday season and are ready for another amazing semester here at MSU! We have been working hard at the Bear Pantry preparing for a successful semester serving our campus community. This blog post will highlight a few changes in the Bear Pantry as well as upcoming events and volunteer information. Hope Note Service We started … [Read more...] about January Blog Post – Bear Pantry Updates
With the holidays come many things: family gatherings, tasty food, gift exchanges, and gratitude for the year that has passed. For some, the holidays are a difficult time for a number of reasons. For those that face food insecurity or financial constraints for the purchase of gifts, there are many local resources available for assistance. For those that do not face those … [Read more...] about December Blog Post – Season of Giving
Missouri State University’s 2024 Homecoming was more than just a celebration... it was an opportunity for students to make a meaningful impact on food access in our community. Through a coordinated donation drive supporting both Ozarks Food Harvest and MSU’s Bear Pantry, MSU students came together to address a pressing issue: food insecurity. This project not only … [Read more...] about Bears Fight Food Insecurity during Homecoming 2024