Our mission at the Jamil Niner Student Pantry is to ensure food security, human dignity, and well-being on campus by providing UNC Charlotte community members experiencing food insecurity with healthy, culturally appropriate emergency food. We desire to do our part in ensuring that no person in the Niner Nation goes hungry and that everyone has access to nutritious food.
There are three main goals at the Jamil Niner Student Pantry. We believe these goals help build institutional capacity for combating food insecurity and contribute to student well-being and enhanced learning outcomes for both student volunteers and student shoppers. Our goals are:
- To serve students' food insecurity needs.
- To raise awareness and to educate the campus as well as the community about food insecurity.
- To provide an on-campus site for service learning.
Our vision for the Jamil Niner Student Pantry is to create a space where students and staff experiencing basic needs insecurity can find support and relief, ensuring no one has to worry about their next meal. We aim to foster a sense of unity and purpose, bringing together volunteers, students, and staff to make a lasting impact on our campus community. By providing resources, knowledge, and opportunities to give back, we strive to build a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone feels supported and empowered
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