MSU Bear Pantry

MSU Bear Pantry Our mission: to empower the Missouri State University community through Education, Connection, and Advocacy.

Happy finals week and congrats graduates! After this week, the Bear Pantry will be closed until May 26. Summer hours of ...
05/04/2026

Happy finals week and congrats graduates! After this week, the Bear Pantry will be closed until May 26. Summer hours of operation will take place from May 26-July 30.

Summer 2026 hours of operation: https://www.missouristate.edu/CCE/aboutbearpantry.htm

📢WE ARE HIRING!!📢Apply to join our team by THIS Sunday (April 26)!Feel free to reach out to bearpantry@missouristate.edu...
04/20/2026

📢WE ARE HIRING!!📢

Apply to join our team by THIS Sunday (April 26)!

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Delayed opening tomorrow!🕛
04/15/2026

Delayed opening tomorrow!🕛

✨Let’s revamp the shelves with some whole foods!!✨🥑🍓🍋✅April 1st through May1st - drop off at the Bear Pantry or any dona...
03/24/2026

✨Let’s revamp the shelves with some whole foods!!✨
🥑🍓🍋

✅April 1st through May1st - drop off at the Bear Pantry or any donation bin around campus

Examples:

Whole grains - quinoa, brown rice, whole oats, popcorn kernels, etc.

Beans/legumes - dried or canned beans, dried lentils, split peas, etc.

Healthy fats - olives, olive oil, nut butters, avocado, etc.

Shelf stable milk/milk alternatives - cow, soy, almond, oat milks that are shelf stable

Fresh or dried fruits - bananas, oranges, apples, mango, figs, dates, etc.

Fresh or dried veggies - sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, etc.

Only four days left to sign up for the Nashville Immersion Trip! Join us for an unforgettable service opportunity in Nas...
02/18/2026

Only four days left to sign up for the Nashville Immersion Trip! Join us for an unforgettable service opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee this Spring Break!

Application link on the Center for Community Engagement website!

The Pantry is CLOSED Monday due to the snow. We’ll be opening up very soon once the snow calms down and Missouri State o...
01/25/2026

The Pantry is CLOSED Monday due to the snow. We’ll be opening up very soon once the snow calms down and Missouri State operations start back up!

Welcome back, Bears! 🐻Join us next Monday at the MLK NAACP March & Program. This event counts for 5 community service ho...
01/12/2026

Welcome back, Bears! 🐻
Join us next Monday at the MLK NAACP March & Program. This event counts for 5 community service hours while supporting Springfield initiatives that inspire change.

Reserve your spot on GivePulse.com. Transportation provided!

Welcome back, Bears! 🐻Join us next Monday at the MLK NAACP March & Program. This event counts for 5 community service ho...
01/12/2026

Welcome back, Bears! 🐻
Join us next Monday at the MLK NAACP March & Program. This event counts for 5 community service hours while supporting Springfield initiatives that inspire change.

Reserve your spot on GivePulse.com. Transportation provided!

Our Graduate Assistant, Natalie Barbieri, does incredible work!
12/16/2025

Our Graduate Assistant, Natalie Barbieri, does incredible work!

Don’t go hungry over break! Stop by the bear pantry today and tomorrow to grab a bag full of snacks + socks!Thank you to...
11/19/2025

Don’t go hungry over break! Stop by the bear pantry today and tomorrow to grab a bag full of snacks + socks!

Thank you to for packing the Snack Packs!!!

Address

901 S. National Avenue
Springfield, MO
65897

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

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