Hungry to Learn: Discussion & Food Drive

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:31:16 -0400

Retriever Essentials & AOK Library Present: Hungry to Learn: Discussion & Food Drive

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 · 11 AM - 12 PM

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery

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Come learn about the issue of food insecurity on campus and make a contribution to the Library’s Free Corner Store! Join Retriever Essentials and the Library as we show a portion of the acclaimed documentary Hungry to Learn and discuss what food insecurity looks like at UMBC. This is an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to join in conversation and learn how each of us can play a part in addressing the issue.

Please RSVP on the myUMBC event page.

We will be accepting toiletry and non-perishable food donations for the Library’s new Free Corner Store, such as:

TOILETRIES

Soap

Deodorant

Lotion

Sunscreen

Hair products

FOOD

Spices (cumin, turmeric, coriander, curry leaves, chili powder, salt, thyme, bitterleaf (West African))

Maggi noodles

Nuts (peanuts, cashews, etc)

Dosa batter

Instant panipuri

Ghee

Aloo paratha

Basmati rice

Jollof rice (West African style rice)

Garri (cassava flour)

Fufu

Fish sauce

Rice cakes

Content warning: This documentary explores the realities of food insecurity in college as they intersect with other serious issues such as homelessness and immigration status. Please exercise care for yourself and your fellow Retrievers as we show and discuss this content.