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1. WSU Foundation

   Support locker alleviates food insecurity at WSU, say student workers

   Nationwide, an estimated 23% of college students will experience food insecurity annually. As defined by the American Psychological Association, food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods, and it is often associated with detrimental, at times debilitating, consequences. In addition to increased academic…

   https://foundation.wichita.edu/support-locker-alleviates-food-insecurity/

2. wichita.edu

   WSU meal program helps students with food insecurity | Wichita State news

   WSU meal program helps students with food insecurity Madison Harris, marketing intern 11/18/2019 12:11:38 PM Nov. 18, 2019 - Shocker Share a Meal is a texting service that alerts current WSU students via notification when there is leftover, free food available on campus. The service began in August of 2019 and helps reduce food waste and insecurity on…

   https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/11-nov/shockershareameal_5.php

3. WSU Newsletters

   Attend food insecurity panel from HEALTH Student Association and public health sciences

   …Student Association in the Department of Public Health Sciences for the Unequal Plates panel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in 300 Ahlberg Hall. Expert panelists will explore how food insecurity is addressed in Kansas with a special focus on the Shocker learning community. Attendees can receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last, and light refreshments…

   https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/07/attend-food-insecurity-panel-from-health-student-association-and-public-health-sciences/

4. wichita.edu

   Local Food Waste Summit - Learn More and Register

   Request Info Looking for food waste info and resources? National Resources COVID Resources Videos WSU Environmental Finance Center Why Talk About Wasted Food? Up to 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten and unused and can cost up to $161.6 billion annually. Food takes up more that 20% of the solid waste in landfills which is responsible for…

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Event-Pages/Food_Summits/food-waste-summit-learn-more-regsiter.php

5. WSU Newsletters

   Join Shocker Neighborhood Food Insecurity Panel today

   Don’t forget to join the Shocker Neighborhood Food Insecurity panel at 5:30 p.m. today via Zoom. The panel, which is part of Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28-Oct. 4, will discuss the impacts of food insecurity in the Shocker Neighborhood. The event is a great opportunity to hear from surrounding campus communities.

   https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/29/join-shocker-neighborhood-food-insecurity-panel-today/

6. WSU Foundation

   Dillons helps combat food insecurity at WSU with $25,000 gift

   …was born. When it officially opened its doors on February 1, 2016, the Shocker Support Locker began providing a place where all students, faculty and staff could gain access to food, clothing, toiletries and basic products, contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the entire WSU community. Funded by the ongoing generosity of community partners,…

   https://foundation.wichita.edu/dillons-helps-combat-food-insecurity-at-wsu-with-25000-gift/

7. WSU Newsletters

   Join HEALTH to learn about campus food insecurity and resources

   …from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 on the Rhatigan Student Center north patio as they celebrate National Public Heath Week. HEALTH members will share information about campus food resources. Learn how food insecurity is addressed on campus and grab a snack, while supplies last. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

   https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/06/join-health-to-learn-about-campus-food-insecurity-and-resources/

8. wichita.edu

   Virtual Sustainable Food Management Summit

   Speakers & Presentations National Resources Local Resources VIRTUAL SUMMIT | APRIL 13 & 20, 2021 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sustainable Food Management for the greater Kansas City community This collaborative event was held on April 13 & 20, 2021. The event engaged stakeholders in meaningful conversations to network and discuss the greater Kansas City food system.…

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Event-Pages/Food_Summits/Sustainable-Food-Management-Summit-KC.php

9. wichita.edu

   Wichita Sustainable Food Management Summit

   Speakers & Presentations Local Resources National Resources VIRTUAL SUMMIT | JUNE 23 & 28, 2022 Sustainable Food Management for the greater Wichita community This summit engaged stakeholders across the food system in the Wichita area to discuss various topics about reducing food waste and gaining best use out of excess food. Attendees had opportunity to…

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Event-Pages/Food_Summits/Wichita-Food-Summit.php

10. wichita.edu

    St. Louis Sustainable Food Management Summit

    Speakers & Presentations Local Resources National Resources VIRTUAL SUMMIT | SEPTEMBER 14 & 15, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sustainable Food Management for the greater St. Louis community This collaborative event occured on September 14-15, 202. This summit engaged stakeholders across the food system in the St. Louis community to discuss various topics…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Event-Pages/Food_Summits/stlouisfoodmanagmentsummit.php

11. wichita.edu

    Southwest Missouri Sustainable Food Management Summit

    Speakers & Presentations Local Resources National Resources VIRTUAL SUMMIT | October 25 & 27, 2022 Sustainable Food Management for the Southwest Missouri region, including Springfield, Branson, and Joplin This summit engaged stakeholders across the food system in the Southwest Missouri area to discuss various topics about reducing food waste and gaining best…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Event-Pages/Food_Summits/SWMO-Food-Summit.php

12. WSU Newsletters

    Food 4 Fines starts Sept. 8 through Sept. 12

    Food 4 Fines is back. From Sept. 8 to Sept. 12, trade your parking citations for a good cause by donating nonperishable food items. Bring your donations to Student Engagement & Belonging in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the Parking Services building, and your fines will be waived. Every item collected supports the Shocker Support Locker, helping fight food …

    https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/food-4-fines-starts-sept-8-through-sept-12/

13. wichita.edu

    WSU's largest food pantry just keeps growing | Wichita State News

    WSU's largest food pantry just keeps growing Andrew Martin, marketing intern 09/03/2019 04:32:45 PM Sept. 3, 2019 -- The WSU Student Government Association operates the Shocker Support Locker in Grace Wilkie 103 as a reservoir of donated items for students facing food insecurity. Now boasting steel shelves and continuous staff presence, the Shocker Support…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/shocker_support_locker_5.php

14. WSU Newsletters

    Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker offers food and other necessities at no cost

    The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker, located on the lower level of the Shocker Success Center, offers a number of resources to students facing food insecurity or who need access to other essentials, such as clothing, toiletries and baby/family products, at no cost. And donations to the locker can be dropped off at the Student Government Association…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/31/kiah-duggins-shocker-support-locker-offers-food-and-other-necessities-at-no-cost/

15. wichita.edu

    Ceramic artists raise funds for Kansas Food Bank

    Ceramic artists raise funds for Kansas Food Bank Emily Christensen 09/24/2018 12:32:25 PM Organizers of Empty Bowls Wichita hope to break their annual fundraising record through two upcoming events: the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off and the Wichita National Ceramics Invitational. All funds raised benefit the Kansas Food Bank. Empty Bowls Wichita is a coalition …

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/adci/news/2018/empty-bowls-wichita-2018.php

16. wichita.edu

    In Memoriam: Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

    … the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship in 2013, she joined a distinguished group of exceptionally talented students. During her time at Wichita State, Kiah cofounded the Shocker Food Locker, an initiative that continues to support students facing food insecurity. Her unwavering commitment to building more equitable communities is a legacy we can all carry …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/01-30-25-Kiah-Duggins.php

17. WSU Newsletters

    Shocker perks: Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker

    The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker, located on the lower level of the Shocker Success Center, offers a number of free resources to students facing food insecurity or who need access to other essentials, such as clothing, toiletries and baby/family products. If you have items you would like to donate to the locker for your peers, donations can be dropped…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/23/shocker-perks-kiah-duggins-shocker-support-locker/

18. WSU Newsletters

    Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

    … the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship in 2013, she joined a distinguished group of exceptionally talented students. During her time at Wichita State, Kiah cofounded the Shocker Food Locker, an initiative that continues to support students facing food insecurity. Her unwavering commitment to building more equitable communities is a legacy we can all carry …

    https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/kiah-duggins-1994-2025/

19. wichita.edu

    Wellness Resources

    …WSU students, faculty and staff will be able to move easily around WSU's campus and get regular service to WSU South, WSU Tech campuses, WSU Old Town and downtown Wichita. Food and Hunger Support Shocker Family Programs - Starting a college career can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Use this site as a tool to stay informed about campus news…

    https://www.wichita.edu/services/studenthealth/wellness_resources_updated.php

20. WSU Newsletters

    Learn about the mission, history and future of Empty Bowls Wichita

    …and executive director of Empty Bowls Wichita, will share the story of this community-driven project that uses the ceramic arts in collaboration with local chefs to fight food insecurity in Wichita starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the Dr. Sam & Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center in the Ulrich. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m.…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/13/learn-about-the-mission-history-and-future-of-empty-bowls-wichita/