NATCHITOCHES &ndash\; Northwestern State University&rsquo\;s Food Pantry is in need of items in advance of the start of the Fall 2022 semester. \; Alumni\, friends\, civic groups or anyone interested is invited to help stock the pantry.
\n\n&ldquo\;We are asking sororities to donate toiletries and fraternities to donate snack items because these are the items that are usually taken off the shelves first\,&rdquo\; according to Mary Katherine Horton\, director of Fraternal Leadership and Civic Engagement.
\n\nMany additional items are needed and the community is invited to assist. The Pantry supplies not only non-perishable food items but also toiletries\, cleaning supplies\, kitchen tools and utensils\, cutlery\, sanitizer and support materials\, which serves all NSU and BPCC@NSU students free of charge.
\n\nBelow is a list of items commonly in demand at The Pantry.
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\n\nToiletries (no medicine will be accepted)
\n\nDeodorant
\n\nDisposable Razors
\n\nKleenex
\n\nSanitary pads
\n\nShampoo
\n\nSoap
\n\nTampons
\n\nToilet paper
\n\nToothbrushes
\n\nToothpaste
\n\n\;
\n\nSnacks (nothing refrigerated)
\n\nSodas
\n\nCapri Sun
\n\nWater
\n\nCrackers
\n\nLittle Debbie Snacks
\n\nSnack Sized Cereal Boxes
\n\nPopcorn
\n\nGranola Bars
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\n\nItems can be dropped off at the Food Pantry from 2-5 p.m. Friday\, Aug. 12.
\n\nThe Food Pantry is located on the south side of Trisler Power Plant across from Magale Recital Hall on NSU&rsquo\;s Central Avenue. \; Monetary donations are also accepted through the NSU Foundation. \; Donors can visit \;www.northwesternstatealumni.com \;and support the NSU Food Pantry in the Make A Gift section and specifying the NSU Food Pantry.
\n\nThe Pantry began as a class project in 2015 to address food insecurity on campus. \; The Pantry is staffed by more than 50 student\, faculty and staff volunteers who participate in training on the importance of courtesy and confidentiality.
\n\nFor more information\, contact Horton at \;mkhorton@nsula.edu.
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