Join the VAC for Cooking Matters

Cooking Matters is a program through the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry that aims to teach students how to make easy, nutritious, budget-friendly meals. Join Cooking Matters at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Union 201 to learn how to make a yummy pasta salad! If you plan to attend, please register on HogSync using the link under "Related Links." If you're unable to make this week's event, Cooking Matters occurs weekly on Monday evenings. Each week, attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to make a new recipe. Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming Cooking Matters on September 18.

 The Jane. B Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry is a resource available to all University of Arkansas students, faculty, and affiliates. It is located at 324 Stadium Drive Fayetteville, AR 72701. The hours are Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday 3-6 p.m., and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To stay updated follow the Pantry Instagram: @fullcircle_foodpantry.

The Volunteer Action Center (VAC) is a student-led organization that connects students at the University of Arkansas to service opportunities on and off campus. The VAC seeks to foster a positive relationship between students at the University of Arkansas and the Northwest Arkansas community through its six signature programs, Be B.O.L.D., Dream B.I.G., the Jane B. Gearhart Food Circle Food Pantry, Passionate About Literacy, Razorback Food Recovery, and Student Engagement. Learn more by visiting our website listed under "Related Links" and follow our Instagram: @uavac.

Contacts

Nakell Baker, assistant director
Center for Community Engagement
479-575-4733, nakellb@uark.edu

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