Running out of ideas of how to make a healthy side dish? Whether you are cooking a five-star meal or a quick dinner, consider adding some rice or quinoa to your plate. Here at the Bear Pantry, there are multiple types of grains available: Jasmine rice is available in a microwaveable package for shelf stability and convenient storing. Brown rice and quinoa come together … [Read more...] about Mixing up your plate with some rice
This fall 2021 semester, an astonishing amount of donations have been distributed to the Bear Pantry. In total, the pantry received had 6,724.83 lbs of items. This is compared 4,202 lbs of donations in fall semester 2020. This significant increase in donations has a lot to do with our growth in food drives and events that have been implemented to collect food and non-food … [Read more...] about A Semester of Donations: 2021 First Semester Spotlight
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
Missouri State’s Sustainability Strategic Plan aims to expand recycling across the campus, increase awareness of waste minimization programming, and divert more material from the landfill. These goals are possible with the support of students and staff like you. How so, you ask? This fall, you can join the Missouri State Sustainability team in digging into and sorting hundreds … [Read more...] about Dig in with fellow Bears. Take part in the Waste Audit.
The Bear Pantry is dedicated to supporting the Missouri State University community with food, hygiene items, and connections to other resources. Operating hours for 2021-22 academic year Mondays, 10a..m.-3p.m. Tuesdays, 10a.m.-3p.m. Wednesdays, 12p.m.-5p.m. Thursdays, 10a.m.-3p.m. Who is eligible to shop at Bear Pantry? All current Missouri State … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry continues to Support Bears in 2021-22