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The countdown is on! UMBC's Giving Day kicks off at midnight and we need your help to hit the goal of 1,000 donors in 24 hours. #blackandgoldrush Tomorrow is #UMBC’s second Giving Day!...

February 27, 2019 · 10:29 AM

Get ready for Giving Day 2019!

We hope you consider donating to Retriever Essentials

We are excited to announce that Retriever Essentials will be participating in Giving Day 2019! UMBC Giving Day Black and Gold Rush is an inspiring example of what the UMBC community can...

February 21, 2019 · 9:23 AM

This is the last week to donate your extra meals!

Help Hungry Classmates by Donating to Save a Swipe.

Hey students! This is the last week to sign up to donate either 5 or 10 meals from your meal plan to Save a Swipe to help a hungry classmate eat while they're on campus. Do you go home on the...

February 11, 2019 · 11:11 AM

FREE COATS - Public Policy Building - 2nd floor by windows

facing Commons

Please pass the word to those in need. We will put out more tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support.

February 7, 2019 · 4:42 PM

What is a Food Zone?

Locations on campus where you can pickup free groceries!

Wondering how to pickup free nonperishable groceries while you're on campus? Worried about visiting a Food Zone for the first time? Check out this informational video on what it looks like to...

February 4, 2019 · 3:14 PM

Welcome Back Retrievers!

Consider donating meals to UMBC students in need

Welcome back, Retrievers! Another semester means another opportunity for you to support your classmates who are struggling to eat while they're on campus. The Save a Swipe Program provides...

January 31, 2019 · 10:37 AM

Millions of College Students are Going Hungry

a new government report finds

Retriever Essentials believes that often, the food insecurity UMBC students experience is the tip of the iceberg-- if the first sacrifice is textbooks before food, imagine the tough choices that...

January 15, 2019 · 9:41 AM

Retriever Essentials is in need of empty copy paper boxes

as well as reusable fabric grocery store bags

Please contact Julie Rosenthal at julier@umbc.edu if you have boxes or bags you would like to donate. Thank you for your continued support!!

January 7, 2019 · 3:38 PM

We need canned beans & canned fruit packed in its own juice

AND reusable grocery store bags

Please drop off in our bright yellow donation bins in: Admin, first floor in front of elevators Library, first floor to the right as you walk in Commons, Main Street We also have a coat closet...

November 27, 2018 · 11:39 AM

Film Screening & Non-Perishable Food Drive

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 7:30 p.m. - PUP 204

The Sociology Graduate Student Organization will be hosting a free screening of Hunt for the Wilderpeople on 11/27. Retriever Essentials is partnering with them and will be collecting donations at...

November 19, 2018 · 12:20 PM

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