Missouri State has three food resources available to the campus community! We have the Bear Pantry, Department of Social Services, and the Emergency Scholarship. Bear Pantry The Bear Pantry is located in the basement of University Hall and is open to students, staff, and faculty of Missouri State. The Bear Pantry is a donation-based resource on campus and partners with … [Read more...] about Food Resources Available on Campus
The spring semester brings with it chilly winds and freezing temperatures- perfect weather to enjoy warm and comforting foods you can find at the Bear Pantry! Today, we're sharing two yummy soup recipes that you can make with canned goods and using nothing but a can opener and a microwave. Join me for a Step-by-Step Demonstration Chicken & Dumplings and Beef, Black … [Read more...] about Canned Foods and Nutrition: Building a Balanced Meal at the Bear Pantry
The Bear Pantry is proud to work with the Missouri State Foundation to be a giving partner of the Bombas brand. Bombas is a comfort focused sock and apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. They have a one sock purchase = one sock donated mission. Being a Bombas giving partner means the Bear Pantry has the opportunity to distribute socks at various times to members … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry is a Proud Bombas Giving Partner
Join Bear Breaks to Empower the Youth of the Future during your spring break holiday! We will be partnering with Wesley-Rankin Community center to help run their spring break camp for elementary school children (Grades K-5). We will also help with organization of their STEM material. This is a great experience for students interested in working in education, but open to … [Read more...] about Spring Break Immersion in Dallas, TX.
The Rotary Club of Springfield Downtown has raised a generous $1,010 for the Pantry to purchase a new freezer! This generous donation makes a BIG difference in the lives of Missouri State’s students, faculty, and staff. We currently have limited space and can only accept so many donations. With the addition of a new freezer, we will be able to accept more items, increase food … [Read more...] about The Rotary Club of Springfield Downtown supports the BearPantry