EAT:Emporia At The Table

Learning can be difficult if you are worried about having sufficient food, housing, or money to make ends meet. If you experience this, you are not alone! Find resources at emporia.edu/basicneeds #EveryHornet #SwarmHunger

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 There’s still time to participate in the 3rd annual Food Art & Creativity Contest! Enter for a chance to win gift cards and have work featured at Emporia First Friday. All entries must be received by Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Learn more: bit.ly/F22FoodArtCont…

Join us and @EAT_Initiative for our Kansas College Hunger Tour stop at Emporia State today (10/19) @ 2 p.m.! Food will be provided and we'll be talking about improving food access!

Share your thoughts on how to improve food access for all college students as part of the Kansas College Hunger Tour this Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Greek Room (Memorial Union 220). Food will be provided for those who attend! We hope to see you there!

‼️The 2023-2024 FAFSA has opened‼️ Join First Gen on October 19th for help completing the FAFSA! We will have help from @ESUFinAid on hand for any questions that may arise! We understand that not everyone's situations are the same here @emporiastate and we are here to help!🐝

It's the last week of Can the Bods! Boxes are in every building on campus with ALL donations going to Corky's Cupboard. Monetary donations can be made here: justgiving.com/campaign/canth…. Let's get those shelves stocked to fight food insecurity! 🖤💛 #StingersUp #CantheBods

One message @FeedingAmerica heard loud and clear from people facing hunger: Anti-hunger policies must prioritize the dignity and agency of the people they are designed to impact. #ElevatingVoices

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join us in the Blue Key Leadership Room (MU 216) in the Memorial Union on Thursday, September 29 from 5:00-6:30pm for a short film called “It’s Real,” followed by a discussion. Hope to see you there!

We're hiring a Communications Director! We're looking for an experienced communications pro who's ready to be a leader in our organization, increase our visibility & overall impact, & champion our mission. Learn more & apply by 9/18: hubs.la/Q01lhhvM0

Check out this opportunity to attend a virtual #RealCollege event in September. Also, registration is free for students! ⬇️

Friday, September 2, is the last day to make a change to your class schedule @emporiastate Hornets. If you need to make a change, see your academic advisor!!

Corky’s Cupboard is open to students today! The @emporiastate campus food pantry is open Mondays and Thursdays for the extended hours of noon to 7 pm. Stop by in the Memorial Union by the @esuCSI for fresh produce, non-perishables, school supplies and more! #SwarmHunger

Join Thriving Advocate Tajahnae Stocker on Tuesday, August 23rd from 5 pm - 6 pm for an informative and interactive conversation about SNAP & hunger in Black, Indigenous, and POC communities. Register here: bit.ly/SNAPBIPOC

This new, must-read report from @EdTrust, @ImaginableFut, and @SupportGenHope shows just how hard making ends meet can be for parenting students. insidehighered.com/news/2022/08/1…

Nearly 3 in 5 college students experience food and/or housing insecurity. As you prep for the fall semester and finalize syllabi, consider ways you can communicate care and support students' basic needs. Here are some ideas to get you started: bit.ly/EATfacultyreso… #RealCollege

Hey @emporiastate faculty — As you finalize your syllabi and prep for the first day, check out this faculty toolkit for a basic needs syllabus statement and other ways to support students’ basic needs — bit.ly/BNCfacultytool… #StingersUp #SwarmHunger #RealCollege

ATTENTION HORNETS: As of today, you can dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. There are trained counselors available 24/7. Don't be afraid to reach out, you're not alone.

🚨Deadline tomorrow! Have you taken the survey yet? Complete it by Saturday for a chance to win one of four $50 grocery gift cards.🚨

📈 Rise in costs = A rise in hunger Food banks are stretching their inventory to meet demand while facing fewer donations and more expensive food. @GMA explores the impact of skyrocketing costs on families & food banks.⬇️

Thank you @EPL_KS for bringing the Charlie Cart to our food camp! @emporiastate #esurp2022

Come support students at @emporiastate! We are excited to announce ESU is hiring for a new basic needs coordinator position thanks to the ongoing advocacy of students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Learn more and apply ASAP at: jobs.chronicle.com/job/507962/bas… #RealCollege