We are running low on food - can you help?

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:03:21 -0500

We are in great need of the following items:

Healthy non-sugar sweetened cereals (think Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Oatmeal)
Peanut Butter
Nuts
Spaghetti Sauce
Canned fruit packed in its own juice or made with Splenda
Jelly
Canned tuna packed in water
Canned chicken packed in water
Healthy snacks

Some of our students are skipping meals to pay for books or to pay their rent. Every single non-perishable food item that is donated makes a huge difference to those who are struggling.

We are hoping departments will host food drives at their holiday parties.

We have a team of student volunteers who will pick up the food from you.

Food can also be dropped off at the RAC (to the left as you walk in), Library (to the right as you walk in), Admin (in front of elevators) and Commons (by reception desk). Look for the bright yellow box that says Retriever Essentials.

Contact Julie Rosenthal (julier@umbc.edu) to arrange a pick up.

Thank you for passing the word to others who may be able to assist.