Alfredo Balarin, director of Student Life, and Assistant Director Dashira Cortes talked about the college’s longtime efforts to combat food insecurity among students during an interview Jan. 31 on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. The two talked with Joe Donahue for the station’s “Falling into Place,” a series that spotlights the important work of not-for-profit organizations in our communities.
Please click here to listen to the interview.
The college food pantry, now known as the Viking Cupboard, was established nearly 25 years ago to support students in need. A “virtual pantry” was created by Student Life and the college’s Foundation in April 2020 when students were unable to come to campus due to the pandemic. During this challenging time, more than $123,600 in support provided 1,960 grocery store e-gift cards to 730 students. In the summer of 2021, the campus food pantry was renovated and upgraded in preparation for students returning to campus.
WAMC’s “Falling Into Place” series is supported by The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation, which has also generously supported the HVCC Foundation and food pantry with grants of $12,500 over several years.
Published: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:40:39 +0000 by d.kennedy1