Join the VAC for Cooking Matters Today
Freshmen! Join Cooking Matters from 5-6 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 16, in Arkansas Union 201 to make mug cakes and overnight oats! Sign up for today's Cooking Matters.
Cooking Matters is a program through the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry and the Volunteer Action Center that aims to teach students how to make easy, nutritious, budget-friendly items. 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. If you are unable to make this Cooking Matters event, the best way to stay up to date on upcoming Cooking Matters events is by following @uavac on Instagram.
The Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry is a resource available to all U of A students, faculty and affiliates. It is located at 324 Stadium Dr., 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 at @fullcircle_foodpantry or visit the website located under "Related Links."
The Volunteer Action Center is a student-led organization that connects students at the U of A to service opportunities on and off campus. The VAC seeks to foster a positive relationship between students at the U of A 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 located under "Related Links" or @uavac on Instagram.
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Nakell Baker, assistant director
Center for Community Engagement
479-575-4733,
nakellb@uark.edu
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