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Topic: Food

Scouting for food annual food drive

S&T Community Engagement, Food

S&T honor society and local boy scout troop team up to collect food.

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Boy Scouts Computer Engineering Honor Society Food Drive
ParentLink

ParentLink

MU Food, Mental Health, Public Health, Youth Programming

ParentLink provides evidence-based support and connection for Missouri families, engaging parents and caregivers to help children thrive. ParentLink Navigators help parents reach the services needed for their unique situation, overcoming structural barriers to access. ParentLink Early Childhood Specialists guide parents through developmental screenings, while WarmLine Specialists engage parents in problem-solving and developing an effective action […]

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Child Development Community Engagement and Outreach Equity Family Grant Funding Grants Health Health Disparities Human Development Kindergarten Mental Health Services Social Justice Well Being Wellness
Risco, MO seeks to change its food desert status

Risco, MO seeks to change its food desert status

MU Business, Collaboration, Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Health, Food

MU Extension Community Economic Development Field Specialist Richard Proffer meets regularly with Risco residents to guide them to establishing a local limited use food store.

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Economic Development Rural Development Small Business Development
MU Day of Service Food Drive

MU Day of Service Food Drive

MU, UM System Community Engagement, Food

MU Extension & Engagement will be hosting a food drive to benefit Tiger Pantry, October 22nd, 2021 from 7:30AM-1:00PM. The food drop-off location will be at the North entrance of Hitt Street garage in Columbia.

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Community Engagement and Outreach Events Food Tiger Pantry
UMKC Office of Basic Needs

UMKC Office of Basic Needs

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Food

A 2019 survey of students at UMKC showed that 32% of undergraduates and 19% of graduate students experienced food insecurity, a common finding at colleges and universities in the United States.

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Office Of Student Involvement
UMKC Students Help Direct Food From Restaurants to Food Banks

UMKC Students Help Direct Food From Restaurants to Food Banks

UMKC Community Engagement, Food

UMKC Enactus students developed an app to help restaurants donate excess food to local pantries for people in need.

Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Kangaroo Pantry Steps Up to Meet Increased Need

Kangaroo Pantry Steps Up to Meet Increased Need

UMKC Community Engagement, Food, Health, Student Success

The pantry ensures no Roo goes without, especially during the pandemic

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Office Of Student Involvement
UMKC Virtual 5K to benefit the Kangaroo Pantry

UMKC Virtual 5K to benefit the Kangaroo Pantry

UMKC Food, Health

A virtual 5K is a race that can be run – or walked – from any location. You can complete the race in your neighborhood, on a trail, on a treadmill, etc. You are able to run at your own pace at time that is convenient for you, during the race week.

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Engagement Month UMKC Alumni Association
Missouri SBDC for Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Missouri SBDC for Agriculture, Food and Forestry

MU Business, Food

The Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry partners with agri-entrepreneurs to develop and expand businesses. As part of an interdisciplinary partnership, the Missouri SBDC, designated specialists within Agriculture and Environment Extension, to work together with business counselors to connect new ideas to successful business structures and initial capital.

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Agriculture Forestry Small Business Development
Green St. Louis Machine

Green St. Louis Machine

UMSL Collaboration, Food, Youth Programming

The Green St. Louis Machine (GSM) is an educational initiative focused on promoting healthy eating, engaging students in STEM practices, and developing skills in urban agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

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Education Food Health

Food Resources

UMKC Office of Basic Needs

Food Services

Scouting for food annual food drive
ParentLink
MU Day of Service Food Drive
Kangaroo Pantry Steps Up to Meet Increased Need
Missouri SBDC for Agriculture, Food and Forestry

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