GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. —  Simon's Rock has officially opened an on-campus food pantry, the Rocker Pantry, for students who may be experiencing food insecurity or simply need extra assistance.

 

However, the Rocker Pantry is open to all students. The Rocker Pantry also provides necessary cold-weather gear, clothing, hygiene products, and various household supplies.

 

The Rocker Pantry is accepting donations on campus. Local community members can find donation boxes at the Kilpatrick Athletic Center

 

At the moment, the Rocker Pantry is seeking the following donations:

 

"Food insecurity on college campuses across the country is unfortunately becoming more and more prevalent, even in small communities like Great Barrington and the Berkshires. With the Rocker Pantry, we're aiming to address and meet the needs of students in our community in an accessible and stigma-free way, which is why the pantry is open to all of our students, no questions asked. We are also asking our local community to support the pantry with non-perishable food item donations, as well as financial donations," said Provost and Vice President John B. Weinstein.

 

Those interested in giving a financial gift, please contact Tom Esch, Director of Institutional Advancement, tesch@simons-rock.edu. For other inquiries, contact Fiona Scruggs, Director of Communications and Marketing, fscruggs@simons-rock.edu.