In an effort to serve more people and offer healthier options, the pantry at the Women’s Center has extended its hours on Wednesday and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is offering fresh produce and bread.
The pantry collects donations of nonperishable food items, feminine and personal care products, diapers and more. These items are made available for any ֱ State University student, staff or faculty member with a valid ֱ State ID. On Thursdays, the pantry also has various fresh items such as fruits and vegetables, bread and premade sandwiches. These products are available through the Campus Kitchen at ֱ State project and Trader Joe's.
“People who are food insecure are in your classes, working in your offices – there is no easy way to tell who may need to utilize the pantry,” says Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, assistant director of the Women's Center. “We want to not only provide the resources but also help to change the stigma around food insecurity.”
Anyone can make a donation at the center and groups can choose to “adopt” the pantry for a semester and make consistent donations. The Women’s Center is located on the ֱ Campus in the Williamson House at the corner of East Main Street and Midway Drive. For a map and detailed directions, please visit this Google map.
“The only way we exist is through the generosity of our community,” Pegg-Kirby says. “We look out for one another in our community. That is just what we do.”
Learn more about the pantry at the Women's Center