Student Food Pantry on PVCC’s Campus
Bryn Dotson, assistant editor
According to Panthers Pantry pamphlet, “More than half (57%) of PVCC students reported sometimes they do not have money to get more food once they ran out.” The new student pantry, Panthers Pantry, aims to eradicate many students’ fears about not knowing where their next meal will come from. The Panthers Pantry’s mission is to provide free and nutritious food to students.
The Panthers Pantry does not only provide food, such as canned goods, dry snacks and meals, and jars of non-perishables, it also provides toiletries like soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, and more. As the cooler months begin to creep in, students who do not have access to warmer clothing can find coats and long-sleeved shirts in the pantry, as well as shoes and socks.
The pantry is on the PVCC Main Campus in the Main Building, room M124, across from the Financial Aid Office. The pantry’s hours are Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hours are also posted on the pantry’s door.
The pantry accepts donations of all non-perishable food items and toiletries at any time. Panthers Pantry is looking for classes and clubs to sign up and pick a month to collect donations for the pantry. The pantry provides an opportunity for classes and clubs to get involved in a helpful project on campus.
To sign up a class or club or if you have any questions, please contact Shawn Anderson. Anderson’s office is in the Main Building, M107, and his email is sanderson@pvcc.edu.
