Welcome back Bears, while classes were out of session, the Center for Community Engagement got to work. Here are a few highlights from last week: Bear Pantry AmeriCorps members stepped in to keep the Bear Pantry open throughout the week of Spring Break. This allowed students and staff who were still in town to utilize this resource. In addition to staffing the pantry, … [Read more...] about Spring Break Recap
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
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