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Student Emergency Fund Continues to Help Students Thrive

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Jan 11, 2023

Pack Meal Share Program Receives 1,500 Donated Meals for Spring 2023

The Pack Meal Share drive met the goal of adding 1500 meals to the program thanks to students with a Flex meal plan donating unused… 
Two people sit at a table in the food court in Talley Student Union

Dec 8, 2022

Students Help Students Through Pack Meal Share Program

Pack Essentials is reaching out to the student body for support in their annual drive for Pack Meal Share donations. The Pack Meal Share program… 
A group of students pose behind a wall of canned goods organized in a way that spells out "Can Do" in red and white

Nov 17, 2022

Ten Years of Feeding the Pack

Current and former leaders of NC State’s Feed the Pack food pantry reflect on a decade of addressing food insecurity on campus. 
Exterior of Park Shops in the fall

Sep 16, 2022

“One Is Too Many”: Discussing Student Need with Mike Giancola

Mike Giancola, student ombudsperson and assistant vice provost, discusses Pack Essentials services, student needs at NC State and how private support empowers our students. 

Oct 13, 2021

Governor Cooper Declares Oct. 14. 2021, as Ombuds Day

Every second Thursday of October people from around the world take time to celebrate Ombuds. This annual celebration serves to educate and raise awareness among the public about the history and practices of the ombuds profession including the various ombuds models, the roles they play, the services they offer, and the value provided. 
Outside of Talley Student Union at night

Sep 8, 2021

As Part of the Pack, You’re Never Alone

For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NC State Counseling and Prevention Services is identifying some of the risk factors for suicide and pointing community members to resources that can help.  
Mary Haskett talking with several students at NC State.

Jun 23, 2021

More Students Struggle With Basic Needs Due to Pandemic

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has hit students hard, resulting in a marked increase in food insecurity and homelessness. The toll on their mental health has been striking. 
Back of a car with boxes of donated supplies in the truck and on the ground.

Mar 31, 2021

NC State Helps Students Displaced by Fire

The university is working to help 77 students find housing and other resources following a fire at the Village Greens Apartments. 
Brick NC State logo in the Brick Yard

Mar 25, 2020

Pack Essentials Aid Students During Financial Hardships

As the new coronavirus, COVID-19, caused disruption across the state of North Carolina and the nation this month, the need for Pack Essentials is greater than ever before. 
Students walk down stairs in Talley Student Union during DASA orientation

Mar 3, 2020

Student Emergency Fund Continues to Help Students Thrive

Since its establishment in 2018, the Student Emergency Fund has made over 150 grants, totaling about $70,000. With donor support, the fund will continue to ensure that no student has to choose between addressing an unexpected hardship and staying enrolled in school.