By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – As the north wind howled and the temperature plunged, it became clear this would be a long, uncomfortable night. The small group gathered near the Bell Tower on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus scrambled to set up its shelters before the conditions worsened. They used nearby Copeland Hall to block the strong wind gusts and stuffed cardboard boxes with blankets and sleeping bags to insulate themselves from the chilly … [Read more...] about UNK students spend cold night in cardboard boxes, shine light on homelessness
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Leadership UNK food drive collecting items for Big Blue Cupboard
KEARNEY – A University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty-staff organization is hosting a food drive to help feed students in need on campus. Leadership UNK is collecting items through Nov. 19 and has drop-off locations and boxes located across campus. Donated items will be given to UNK’s Big Blue Cupboard. A UNK organization that combats student hunger, Big Blue Cupboard provides food and hygiene items to students on campus who are in need. The pantry also serves community … [Read more...] about Leadership UNK food drive collecting items for Big Blue Cupboard
Food drive aims to collect items for UNK, Kearney pantries
KEARNEY – A food drive at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will help feed those in need on campus and within the Kearney community. The College of Natural and Social Sciences Outreach Committee is hosting its Nonperishable Food Drive and will collect items from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday (March 12) at the east entrance to the Health and Sports Center. Donated items will be given to UNK’s Big Blue Cupboard and other food pantries in Kearney. A UNK organization … [Read more...] about Food drive aims to collect items for UNK, Kearney pantries
Three events planned for Hunger, Homelessness Awareness Week
UNK Canned Food Build collects 4,000 pounds for food banks
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 4,000 pounds of food was collected during the recent University of Nebraska at Kearney Canned Food Build. “The homecoming teams accomplish so much through the week, and the purpose of the Canned Food Build is to have those teams come together to accomplish something for the greater good that impacts the Kearney community,” said Heather Wolf, assistant director for student activities. “Every year, the students … [Read more...] about UNK Canned Food Build collects 4,000 pounds for food banks
