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. Irit Skulnik April 16, 2024
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. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly December 11, 2023
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. Amelia Jarecke November 28, 2021
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. Ashkan Motamedi October 21, 2021
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. Auzinea Bacon September 2, 2021
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. Khushboo Rathore April 30, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter March 5, 2021
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. Emily Williams December 15, 2020
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. Freelance Reporter November 19, 2020
UMD is using its community garden to bolster its fight against food insecurity on campus The garden plans to work with the Campus Pantry throughout the summer. Emily Williams May 8, 2020