Food Lion Makes Generous Donation to Feed the Pack Food Pantry

Nov. 14, 2023

Food Lion Feeds staff presented a check for $50,000 to Feed the Pack staff at NC State's Pack Essentials Hub in North Hall.

Food Lion Makes Generous Donation to Feed the Pack Food Pantry

Last Monday at the Pack Essentials Hub, Food Lion Director of Operations Delony Spraggins presented a big check for $50,000 to Pack Essentials leaders. That donation was critical in setting up the pantry’s new location with necessary shelving and refrigeration equipment.

UHP students Sarah Emrich and Riya Kannan stand in front of a brightly lit NYC skyline.

UHP Hits The Big Apple

This fall, the University Honors Program (UHP) sent 42 curious students to New York City (NYC) to participate in holistic fall break programming. These students had the opportunity participate in a UHP fall break tradition of 22 years.

Campus teaching kitchen Participants build their own charcuterie boards.

A Tasty Partnership

Over the past two years, NC State Dining and Wellness and Recreation have partnered up with a campus teaching kitchen. The kitchen features cutting-edge culinary equipment, adjustable seating arrangements and various tools.

Students practice yoga on Stafford Commons.

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It can be hectic balancing classes, work, extracurriculars and a social life. It’s important for NC State students and staff to understand the importance of taking breaks.

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News You Can Use

The third annual Pantry Bowl between NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill is set for the week of Nov. 19-26. This friendly competition, won by NC State last year, will see which university can rally the most gifts to its campus food pantry.
The NC State College Advising Corps (CAC) is recruiting for its 24-25 cohort. CAC hires recent college graduates to serve as college advisers in public high schools. Encourage students to attend one of several upcoming information sessions.
As part of the new state budget finalized in October, NC State University has been allocated $3 million to establish an education, training and workforce program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that will launch in fall 2024.
Wellness and Recreation wants your feedback on its programs and services! They are hosting focus groups for faculty and staff to help them continue to grow and improve: Thursday, Nov. 30 from 12-1 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 4 from 3-4 p.m.
The Arts and your Major series is offering several programs this week about the intersection of arts and STEM. Encourage your students to attend!
The Department of Performing Arts and Technology’s fall dance concert is set for Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. in Stewart Theatre.
Experience dance and music performances at NC State! Tickets for all Department of Performing Arts and Technology fall 2023 concerts are now available for purchase through Ticket Central.
Reminder: Flu shots are free and available for NC State staff through appointments at the Campus Health Center, or walk-in clinics across campus until December. See a full schedule for clinics here.

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State Stats: 2,011 military-connected students are enrolled in fall 2023.

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