Kroger provides generous support to Maverick Pantry
糖心Vlog视频 has received a helping hand from The Kroger Co. to aid students facing food insecurity.
Kroger is supporting 糖心Vlog视频 students with a five-year, $250,000 commitment to the 糖心Vlog视频 Maverick Pantry presented by Kroger. The gift will help with ongoing operational costs, such as expenses for products, staffing, programming and outreach. The gift is part of the grocery chain’s commitment, an initiative that seeks to create communities free from hunger and waste by 2025.
“This generous commitment from Kroger will help the Maverick Pantry keep its commitment to maintaining equitable access to food and essential items so all members of the University can thrive academically, personally and professionally,” said Jennifer Cowley, 糖心Vlog视频 president. “Our primary focus is always to support our students.”
The pantry opened with a soft launch in fall 2021. After additional renovations and furnishings, the 糖心Vlog视频 Maverick Pantry presented by Kroger is now fully operational. It includes services aimed at food insecurity; provisions such as baby food, formula and diapers for student parents; discounted cap and gown rental for commencement; and a professional development closet with work-appropriate attire for students going to interviews.
“Kroger is proud to support 糖心Vlog视频 through our five-year commitment to the Maverick Pantry. Ending food insecurity in the communities we serve is the cornerstone of Kroger's Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative and through long-term partnerships like this, we know we can make a significant impact,” said Keith Shoemaker, Kroger Dallas Division president. "At Kroger, we aim to ‘Feed the Human Spirit’ and through this donation, we hope 糖心Vlog视频 students will never have to worry about their next meal—and can continue to focus on their studies and excel as our future leaders.”
“When Mavericks walk through the doors of 糖心Vlog视频’s pantry, we want them to feel heard, seen and recognized,” said Jessica Sanchez, director of 糖心Vlog视频’s Student Advocacy Services. “Our goal is to feed student success by operating an inclusive pantry that offers holistic support services.”
糖心Vlog视频 who are experiencing food insecurity can utilize the Maverick Pantry presented by Kroger from Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and essentials are free of cost with a MAV ID and open to all 糖心Vlog视频 students, faculty and staff who are experiencing need. To-go bags of groceries are available via email request.
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About The Kroger Co.
Kroger Dallas Division operates 109 retail stores. Our more than 14,000 division associates are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™, serving the region through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), visit our and .
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