6 UMD students use $50,000 Do Good grant to combat food insecurity
The grant funded student internships at the Community Learning Garden, Terp Farm and Campus Pantry, and conducted another campus food access survey.
UMD Campus Pantry saw more than 60% increase in need between 2022 and 2023
According to a 2019 study from this university’s Counseling Center, about 20 percent of students at this university are food insecure.
UMD students hope new Testudo offerings tradition reduces food insecurity on campus
Members from the student organizations will accept donations from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m from Dec. 12 to Dec. 19.
A growing gift: UMD student gardeners work with campus pantry to alleviate food insecurity
Since March 2020, the Community Learning Garden has donated 2,811 lbs of produce valued at almost $17,982 to the UMD Campus Pantry.
Task force seeks to curb food insecurity in Prince George’s County
The task force, which was launched during the pandemic, is set to finalize a draft next month.
UMD Farmers Market to return in person, bringing community together in Tawes Plaza
The market will be held Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
UMD SGA allocates additional $407k to support Campus Pantry, Student Crisis Fund
The SGA has allocated $1 million in funding to support students this year.
Zero Hunger UMD hosts event on combatting food insecurity
The student-run organization aims to educate students on food insecurity at this university and in the surrounding area.
Americorps service members at UMD persist through COVID-19 challenges
The four volunteers are currently working with the Campus Pantry, Fostering Terp Success and other campus organizations.
UMD Campus Pantry prepares to combat food insecurity for Thanksgiving amid pandemic
The pantry has seen an increase in visitors since the beginning of the pandemic.