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
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
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
The cold, dry air may weaken immune responses and encourage the spread of viruses; however, here are three contactless ways to support or utilize the pantry during the winter months. 1. Online Ordering for Easy Access At the Bear Pantry, we offer two methods for shopping: in-person and online ordering If you aren’t feeling well but are still in need of items from the … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Use & Support the Bear Pantry during Flu Season