The One Year Anniversary of PAWS Pantry

For the last year, Frostburg State University’s own food pantry has been diligently serving the student body.

PAWS Pantry is a food pantry which only offers it’s good and services to the University’s student body. Since its creation, PAWS Pantry has grown exponentially. The pantry provides an invaluable service to the campus which deserves to be celebrated after an exciting and successful year.

As of now, PAWS Pantry is run by Americorps. Maddie Hutter will be the full-time Americorps member for the rest of 2020.

Over the last year, the pantry has achieved some major accomplishments which deserve to be recognized by the campus community at large.

Since its inception, the pantry has received over 20,000 pounds of food donations with monthly donations averaging at 1,500 to 3,000 pounds. The pantry now has 600 total registered members using the services available. Looking towards the future, the pantry is planning to provide budget training and cooking classes to its members.

PAWS Pantry offers a wide variety of nutritious food for those who are in need. Maddie Hutter wishes to let the Frostburg State University community know, “FSU PAWS Pantry provides food and basic necessities to all FSU students at no cost. A healthy campus community without barriers in the pursuit of personal and educational achievement is the goal. Please come and sign up, it’s a great way to supplement.”

For those interested in visiting the pantry, it is located on Braddock Street across from Fuller House and is open Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information regarding PAWS Pantry visit the Student and Community Involvement page on FSU’s website.