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Mississippi ÐÔÊӽ紫ý University offers several resources for students who may be experiencing food insecurity. Nationally, approximately 30% of college students experience food insecurity during their enrollment.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý wants to ensure all students are aware of resources available to them via the university's Food Security Network. These include:

Bully's Closet and Pantry:ÌýLocated atÌý120 Morgan Ave.Ìýon the Starkville campus, BCP offers nutritious food, necessities like toiletry items, household goods, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý supplies, and professional clothing for students in need. Students can access BCP every weekday. Monday, TuesdayÌýand Friday in-person shopping is allowed by appointment, and students canÌýschedule a time atÌý. Curbside pick-up is available on Wednesday and Thursday. Orders are placed through Cowbell Connect - search Bully's Closet Pantry Curbside Pick-Up. There is no qualifying for services aside from a valid ÐÔÊӽ紫ýÌýstudent ID card.ÌýÌýÌý
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Block by Block: This program provides short-term assistance by allocating block meals to students'ÌýID cards as needed. Students also can donate up to three block meals per semester via an online form. Meal request and donationÌýforms can be accessed atÌý.
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Maroon Meals:ÌýThisÌýtext notification system informs students of the availability of free food on campus. The steps to enroll are simple:ÌýÌý
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1. Download the myÐÔÊӽ紫ý app and log in with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý NetID and NetPassword.ÌýÌý
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2. Under the Student, FacultyÌýand Staff section, go to Notification Sign-Up.ÌýÌý
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3. Turn the Maroon Meals slider to the "on" position and press Save. Make sure
notifications are enabled for the myÐÔÊӽ紫ý app.ÌýÌý
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Students can access any of these programs directly. Referrals also can be made by emailingÌýblockbyblock@msstate.edu or calling 662-325-3611.