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CARE Team sees a continued need among students

…distress, lack of access to basic needs and family concerns. These top concerns mirrored the top concerns reported in June. CARE Team observed that housing instability and food insecurity during the summer months have been the top barriers to student success and among the top concerns that have been voiced. The CARE Team case managers from the Office…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/13/care-team-sees-a-continued-need-among-students/

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February 2020 Care Team Highlights

…seen a 72.41% increase in cases (from 203 in 2018 to 350 in 2019). In the month of January, there was a 24% increase in reports (from 29 in 2019 to 36 in 2020). February is Canned Food Month, which provides the campus community a chance to appreciate having the Shocker Support Locker right on campus. This is a great resource to help campus community members …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/insights/2020-02.php

WSU Newsletters

Help WSU PD support Shocker Locker

…February, the Wichita State Police Department will pick up donations from students, faculty and staff for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker helps combat food insecurity within the Wichita State community. The Locker is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff. The department is accepting the following items: Canned foodDry…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/31/help-wsu-pd-donate-to-the-shocker-locker/

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November 2025 Newsletter

…development and formulations for women's health.” Amount: Up to $250,000 Funding Agency: Foundation for Food & Agricultural Research (FFAR) Title: Packaging Innovation Program Application Deadline: December 17, 2025 Purpose: “Emerging restrictions on single-use and plastic packaging will limit access for U.S. specialty crops in global markets. Therefore,…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-11-Newsletter.php

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October 2022

…and factors reducing access to healthy and affordable food. Experts will discuss solutions such as community-based food system partnerships targeting vulnerable populations.” Register for NIHCM Food Insecurity and Health Webinar National Science Foundation (NSF) Workshop: Diversifying Diversity: New Research Opportunities in the Social, Behavioral and…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-10-Newsletter.php

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SB-60-021_Amendment_to_Statute_S102

BE IT ENACTED by the Student Senate that Amend S102 to state: S102Shocker Food Locker BE IT ENACTED by the Senate of the University that the following statute establishes and governs the Association’s Shocker Food Locker. Section 1. Purpose of Shocker Food Locker 1.1The purpose of the Shocker Food Locker is to provide resources for current Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/documents/08232017/SB-60-021_Amendment_to_Statute_S102.docx

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Share A Meal Form

Sign Up for Shocker Share-A-Meal Alerts The Shocker Share‑a‑Meal program alerts the campus community when there is leftover, free food available on campus. The program is open to all — current faculty and staff with a WSU ID, as well as all currently enrolled students. These leftover portions come from campus events where food was ordered through WSU…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/Share_A_Meal_Form.php

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Shocker Dining Services moves in sustainable direction | Wichita State news

…direction Madison Harris, marketing intern 09/30/2019 04:37:06 PM Sept. 30, 2019 - Wichita State University's Dining Services is taking steps to become more sustainable and reduce food waste on campus. The dining hall and Chartwells are committed to promoting sustainable practices in the WSU community. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/dining_services_sustainability_4.php

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Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker

About the Locker Purpose and Services Food Pantry: Objective: To provide students facing food insecurity with access to nutritious food and essentials. Types of Items Available: Non-perishable food items, canned goods, grains, pasta, and sometimes fresh produce depending on availability. Baby and Hygiene Products: Objective: To support students with young…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/Shocker_Food_Locker.php

WSU Foundation

Chemistry alums give back to WSU through support locker

…president. Elaine also began a second career as an elementary schoolteacher. As a teacher, Elaine saw firsthand the challenges – and risks – posed by food insecurity. “She saw with some of her students that if you come to school hungry, you really can’t focus on anything else,” Pat says. “Your stomach growls, and you’re thinking about how hungry you are …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/chemistry-alums-give-back/

WSU Newsletters

Chartwells hosting schoolwide Thanksgiving event today

…college and university campuses. WSU students will join millions of others nationwide to simultaneously partake in Thank-Ful and celebrate togetherness, give thanks and fight food insecurity. The Thanksgiving meal will feature staples such as turkey, stuffing, cranberry crumble and sweet potato pie. The event also provides students an opportunity to show…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/16/chartwells-hosts-schoolwide-thanksgiving-event/

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WSU 101: 10 things to make college life more manageable

…08/19/2019 10:29:20 AM Aug 19, 2019 -- College can be just as stressful in senior year as it is in freshman year. Here are ten ways students can make life easier at WSU, from food options to tutoring. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/wsu101_listicle.php

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FY2026 Annual Report

…connect with campus resources, student organizations, and cultural communities. Shocker Fiesta launched Hispanic Heritage Month with music, cultural performances, food, and community celebration. The Mid-Autumn Festival, Moonlight Market, TLC New Year, and Lunar New Year Celebration expanded APIDA engagement opportunities throughout the academic year.…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/FY2026-Annual-Report.php

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FY2023-SEAL-Annual-Report

…the Shocker Food Pantry, was established by the 58th session of the Student Government Association on November 4, 2015. The aim was to tackle food insecurity among Wichita State University students, as a study revealed that 56% of them knew of at least one to three of their peers who faced food insecurity. Furthermore, 50% of students, including 67% of…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2023-SEAL-Annual-Report.pdf

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February 2026

…accommodations, and holistic student success services. Shocker Share A Meal: Continued GrowthShocker Share-A-Meal is program aimed at combating food waste and food insecurity on our campus. The program alerts the campus community when there is leftover, free food available on campus. The program is open to all — current faculty and staff with a WSU…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/insights/2026_Feb.php

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Hannah Melendez

Education Bachelor of Science in Biology & Bachelor of Arts in Spanish - 2028 Bio Hannah Melendez serves as the Food Insecurity and Sustainability Director for the 69th Session of the Student Government Association. Director Melendez joined SGA because she was drawn to the values of the Island-Raju Administration and trusted that they would strive for…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/SGA/1-executive_branch/Melendez-Hannah.php

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FY2022-SEAL-Annual-Report

…Off-Campus Student Support efforts and will serve on the University’s Food Insecurity Advisory Board. Johny Buchanan-Spachek – SGA Office Manager • Duties o Oversee day to day operations of the SGA office space o Coordinate payroll, procurement, supply ordering, reimbursements, and invoicing for SGA o Manage SGA and Student Advocate websites o Manage…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2022-SEAL-Annual-Report.pdf

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FY2017-Student-Involvement-Annual-Report

…for all students including Academic Convocation, The Roast and TEDxWichitaStateUniversity. We also worked in conjunction with various campus and community partners to start a food recovery network and voter registration drive. Beyond the new events and services, we carried on valued traditions including Back to School Bash, Hippodrome, Shocktoberfest,…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2017-Student-Involvement-Annual-Report.pdf

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Projects

…to make neighborhoods close to manufacturing heathier. You can be involved in several ways! Learn more about the EFC's Pollution Prevention Project » Other Local Projects Food Loss Prevention through Enhanced Storage and Education - City of Lincoln, NE The "Food Loss Prevention through Enhanced Storage and Education" project, funded by EPA, aims to address…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/projects_overview.php

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January 2026 Newsletter

…Amount: $4,500 MCNAIR POSTBACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM PI/Department: Ashley Cervantes, ED - Ronald E. Mcnair Program Sponsor: Department of Education - US Amount: $305,049 FOOD SYSTEM DATA ACQUISITION TO SUPPORT REAL TIME FOOD NAVIGATION USING LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS PI/Department: Laila Cure Vellojin, Industrial & Manufacturing Eng Co-PI/Department:…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-01-Newsletter.php