The Bear Pantry serves as a resource for Missouri State students, staff, and faculty who may face food insecurity. In the Fall 2020 semester, more than 5,900 lbs of food and hygiene items were distributed, marking an unprecedented semester. Support from Citizen Bears Generous support from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members allowed the Bear Pantry to … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry distributed 5900 lbs of goods in Fall 2020
Missouri State's Student Government Association donated 65 lbs of school supplies to the Bear Pantry to begin the Spring 2021 semester. This donation supports the Bear Pantry's mission of student success. The Bear Pantry is available to MSU students, faculty, and staff who may face food insecurity. Open Monday-Friday, 10a.m.-2p.m. in the University Hall basement, the Bear … [Read more...] about SGA donates educational supplies to the Bear Pantry
The Information Services Division at Missouri State University conducted a food drive at the end of the Fall 2020 semester to support the Bear Pantry. Collection bins were set up on campus, and the Bear Pantry's Amazon Wishlist was promoted. Information Services staff donated 186 lbs of food and hygiene items through this drive. These items directly support MSU … [Read more...] about Office of Information Services support the Bear Pantry in a big way
The Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy brings talented high school students from throughout the state together to develop their understanding of public affairs. Judith Rowland, a 2005 Academy graduate and Missouri State University alum, was inducted into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame in 2017. She us an insight to how Public Affairs plays a role in her life … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Mission: A blueprint for how we can work for the greater good
Darr College of Agriculture graduate students, Scott Cooley and Korey Harper, developed a hydroponics system and germination system for the Bear Pantry in Fall 2020. In addition to designing the systems, these students trained the Bear Pantry staff on maintenance and food production. These systems allow the Bear Pantry to provide consistent fresh produce to MSU community … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry uses hydroponics to provide fresh food