Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has opened a food pantry to support medical and nursing students struggling with food insecurity. The initiative began with a food drive in August and officially launched on September 1.
When University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators heard that some students were struggling to afford food and other necessities, they stepped up to help. They held a food drive in August to collect items for a pantry to benefit medical and nursing students. Then UMMC opened a food pantry on Sept. 1, offering groceries and […]
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