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Show A8 NEWS Food pantry spices it up Although the same in purpose, the food pantry has adopted a new name By Sterling Gray You CAN Asst. News Editor By putting a little more pizzazz in the name, the food pantry is taking its operation up a notch. Formerly the "UVU Food Pantry," the Volunteer and Service Learning department threw out the bland and welcomed in a new appellation: the UV "You Can" Food Pantry. When asked what the purpose of the new name is, SuHyen Urn-Perez, AmeriCorps VISTA: Community Outreach Coordinator, explained that the double meaning is important. Not only does it represent cans, as in canned food, but it also denotes a "You Can" attitude. "I expect that the UV 'You Can' food pantry will give UVU students hope and support. I encourage UVU students to come to use the UV `You can' food pantry so that they don't need to drop their classes because of the insecurity of food," Urn-Perez said. FOOD PANTRY This is welcome assurance for some students who may worry about paying for food and tuition. It also fits in well with the stated purpose of the food pantry, found on the school's website at: http:// www .uvu .edu/volunteer/ foodpantry/. The site reads: "The purpose of the food pantry is to decrease student food insecurity, increase healthy eating choices, and help improve student retention numbers. Students who are facing food insecurity can visit the food pantry where pre-packed food boxes are available for family sizes of 2-4." As far as deciding upon a new name, the community outreach program sponsored a naming contest from Oct. 18 to Dec. 10. The contest included all faculty, staff and students. Jonathan Perez produced the winning name, which now graces the food pantry. Food Pantry hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. OPEN: COMMUNITY ACTION SERVICES AND FOOD BANK uvu M-F 8-4 in LC205 Though an appointment is not necessary, one can be scheduled by calling SuHyen Perez at 801-863-5335 or email americorpsvistaguvu.edu . VOLUNTEER 5 SERVICE-LEARNING CENTER Uf AH VALLEY UNIVERSITY 111111 BOOKSTORE Your Campus. Your Needs. Your Store. (801) 863-8641 TOLL FREE 866-507-5253 Visit Us Online www.uvu.edu/bookstore *Join the UVU Bookstore on Facebook for secret deals and/or prizes. You can register by becoming a Wolverine Wednesday fan of Specials UVU Bookstore 20% Off Bottoms MIL on Facebook Author Signing IMP 4 V Clicker Exchange Bring us your old clicker and we will exchange it for a new clicker Old One for New One (no cost to you) AA. 11111, iPc7ci nisS - OVV February 2 Register on Facebook Bookstore Hours: Mon. - Thu 7:45 am - 7:00 pm Fri 7:45 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sat Sunday Closed lir Registration begins Jan. 26th for Detail go to UVU Booktore Facebook Specials Pens & Pencils Wed. January 26, 2011 [RA Scoops Hours: Mon. - Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Closed Sunday |