LLCC Student Life just reorganized the pantry  but that isn’t all happening down there! These are a few updates for the semester:

• Pay It Forward – Professor Amy Strawn shared a great idea to “pay it forward,” and Student Life is excited to partner with Quiznos on the initiative! Anyone that would like to contribute can purchase a small sandwich at Quiznos and leave the receipt in the Student Life office. The receipts will be posted on a board in the pantry, and any student in need of a sandwich can select one of the prepaid options to redeem at the LLCC Quiznos.
• After Hours Access – Although the pantry closes at 5 p.m. when the Student Life office closes, there is now an option for students here in the evenings! A cabinet outside the office (lower level Menard) will be unlocked at 5 p.m. for those who could benefit from food items in the later hours. Students can drop by to pick up items as needed.
• Ingredient of the Month – February’s “Ingredient of the Month” will be cornbread mix. Student Life will highlight quick recipes (using just a few ingredients) featuring the item and will offer a “meal in a bag” available for one of those recipes. If your office would like to sponsor an ingredient for one month, please email Student Life. You can be as involved/creative as you want with the recipes and meal!

Student Life welcomes donations to the pantry any time. Current needs include oatmeal/cereal cups, fruit snacks, pasta/pasta sauce, rice/grains, gluten-free items of any kind, kid-friendly items, shampoo, body wash and multipurpose sponges. Your support is appreciated!