Missouri State student Tobias Mowery was struggling to afford food when a classmate suggested the university’s Bear Pantry early in the semester. Since then, he has used it roughly once a week, as he looks for work.
“This resource has made a world of difference to me. They have been there to supply me with the food that, otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have access to,” said Mowery, 24, who is majoring in screenwriting and art. “It really takes a lot of stress off your shoulders to know you have the Bear Pantry to rely on, leaving me more time to focus on my classes.”
Started in 2019, the on-campus food pantry located on the first floor of Plaster Student Union has seen demand grow each year. It is open to any current student, staff or faculty member…