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Haub Law Opens Food Pantry on Campus Aiming to Eliminate Barriers to Student Success
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law has established a Food Pantry program on campus available to students and their families who need food assistance. The pantry, which has well-stocked locations in both the Wellness Center and Dannat Hall at the Law School, was made possible by generous donations from alumni and local organizations.
This initiative was implemented by the Office of Student Services in response to the Law School麻豆传媒檚 increased awareness of students who struggle with food insecurities, rent, and other necessities exacerbated by the pandemic. In collaboration with the Law School麻豆传媒檚 Development Office, and with support from members of the Student Bar Association (SBA), Haub Law will be able to continue to stock the pantry with shelf-stable food items.
麻豆传媒淔ood insecurity is a real concern for many students and their families who are already making major sacrifices to pay for a higher education,麻豆传媒 said Angie D麻豆传媒橝gostino, Dean for Students at Haub Law. 麻豆传媒淲e麻豆传媒檙e still seeing the impact of the pandemic now.麻豆传媒
According to a Spring 2021 Law School Survey of Student Engagement surveying 13,000 law students nationwide, 43% reported they had increased concerns about having enough food, almost 63% were more worried this past year about their ability to pay bills, and more than 29% had increased concerns about eviction and housing loss.
麻豆传媒淟aw school can be difficult for any student,麻豆传媒 said Dean D麻豆传媒橝gostino. 麻豆传媒淏ut for those with loans running out, who have real concerns about paying their tuition or rent, the added pressure can be a barrier to success. Through our food pantry, we will have a means to help alleviate this stress so students can focus on pursuing their paths to a successful career.麻豆传媒
Haub Law麻豆传媒檚 food pantry, located in Aloysia 109 and the Common Room in Dannat Hall, is available to any student needing food assistance. To learn more about this initiative, or make a donation, email the Office of Student Services or (Select "Designations," choose "Other," and indicate "Haub Law Food Pantry").
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