Food pantry to support veteran and active-duty students
The Veteran Student Success Center has partnered with Lowcountry Food Bank to create a food pantry on campus to support veteran and active-duty students. The effort was made possible by former Board of Visitor Chair Leonard Fulghum, ’51, whose generous donation covered the cost for an industrial-sized freezer and refrigerator, as well as a residential refrigerator and pantry unit. The project is being assisted by Chaplin Aaron Meadows, the public safety staff and Cadet Chayse Anthony.
In a survey conducted by the Veteran Student Success Center of veteran and active-duty students, 50% of participants indicated that they are parents or caregivers and 32% indicated they are facing financial hardship.
Through the support of Lowcountry Food Bank, the Veteran Student Success Center has provided veteran and active-duty students with more than 700 pounds of fresh meat, produce, canned goods and baking items.
