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
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
1. AmeriCorps at Missouri State University A new AmeriCorps Program - R.E.L.I.E.F. (Recovering from Covid-19 through Education, Local partnerships, Interdisciplinary Efforts, and Food assistance) - will be launching in Spring 2022 on MSU’s campus. Housed within the Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning departments, 10 AmeriCorps positions are open for … [Read more...] about 2 Opportunities to Reduce Food-Insecurity within the Missouri State Community
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
Oats. It’s a shelf-stable, affordable, staple grain found in many households. It can be added to muffins, breads, and cookies; or – as almost anyone knows, as a hot bowl of breakfast cereal. In just ½ cup, this excellent source of grains provides 4 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, along with calcium, iron, and potassium. Because of the mild flavor oats carry, it pairs … [Read more...] about Oats: Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner