The EIU Campus Food Pantry opened its doors for all students and faculty at room 1347 in the McAfee Gym on Friday, Oct. 1.
The food pantry is open for anyone who is experiencing food insecurity or may...
Dozens of administrators, faculty and students gathered in front of McAfee Gymnasium to celebrate the opening of the new Campus Food Pantry.
Beth Gillespie, the director of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism,...
The Charleston Food Pantry has been running for 13 years, first starting out in the basement of a church and eventually making its way to its own building on 990 W Street in Charleston, Illinois.
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There are 65 one-time volunteer opportunities for Eastern students in February, and spots are still available for the Charleston Transitional Facility programming and the Farm to Table program Thursday...
Sociology professor Michael Gillespie gave a talk about hunger at the Lecture Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Monday night.
Gillespie said the problem of food insecurity is one that will stick around....
Students will have a chance to throw pies at “Eastern celebrities” while supporting the three food pantries in Charleston from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Library Quad.
The event was originally...
In an interview with The Daily Eastern News on Oct. 31 2018, Michael Gillespie, a member on the EIU Hunger Action Team and a sociology professor, said he collected data that showed that 39.8 percent of...
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
• October 22, 2018
The Newman Food Pantry will be open more hours each week thanks to a partnership with The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism.
According to research studies performed by professor Michael Gillespie,...
A Super Bowl party with the intent of raising money for a local food pantry is set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Roc’s Blackfront Restaurant and Lounge.
Because Roc’s kitchen is closed on Sundays,...
On and off campus, new students were out on Saturday volunteering for different programs as a part of Jumpstart 2 G.I.V.E.
Students registered in advance to volunteer for programs offered during the...
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism raised over $900 during Hunger Action Month, with the money coming from numerous fundraisers and Coin Wars.
All proceeds will be donated to...
T’Nerra Butler, Multicultural Editor
• November 10, 2015
Students can participate in weekly events geared toward battling hunger during the month of November.
The student community service office will be hosting these events until Thanksgiving break,...
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