{"id":407,"date":"2026-07-21T17:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/?page_id=407"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:48:26","slug":"wolverine-essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wolverine-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolverine Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Wolverine Essentials<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wolverine Essentials is a welcoming space where UM\u2011Flint students can get a little extra support with everyday basics when they need it. Whether you\u2019re looking for supplemental food, gently used clothing, toiletries, help with benefits and resource navigation, or other essentials, Wolverine Essentials is here to help ensure your basic needs are met so you can focus on your education and well\u2011being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/giving.umich.edu\/um\/w\/wolverine-essentials-328586?searchType=fund&amp;keyword=wolverine+essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 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s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">We are here to help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don&#8217;t let a setback keep you from finishing your degree.<\/strong> Needing support is a normal part of college life, and no matter your situation, Wolverine Essentials is here to help you reach your goals. Using our services is easy, free, confidential and judgment-free. We are here for every Wolverine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">We provide support with:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Nutritious and supplemental food and grocery items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab-and-go food and drink items for when you need a meal or snack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal care and toiletry items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing from business attire to casual wear to winter clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School supplies like pencils, pens, Scantrons, sticky notes and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial coaching <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individualized case management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in navigating grant and scholarship opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources and referrals for affordable housing and transportation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance with navigating the State of Michigan benefits and programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance with navigating basic needs support services at UM-Flint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dfd24c6bf4273f8636fb63b9cf1dc3c7 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2f0cf44a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-413 size-large\" alt=\"A person with a tote bag is serving food at a buffet, while others are in the background, some seated and others in line.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/54072028940_2e0dbe7654_k-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/54072028940_2e0dbe7654_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/54072028940_2e0dbe7654_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/54072028940_2e0dbe7654_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/54072028940_2e0dbe7654_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/54072028940_2e0dbe7654_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#957f75\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-93fb05d559dac66b99c8428bbeddfc9c\">Storefront Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc90b98b3515588bc6d06474630778cb wp-block-paragraph\">The Wolverine Essentials storefront does not have regular summer hours. We are still here for you, though! Please email us if you need to utilize the storefront, and we will schedule a time to assist you. You can also email us if you need support with case management services during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-00fbdaffaf6061dff126ab1c93f056e2\">Contact Wolverine Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">390 Harding Mott University Center<br>Flint, MI 48502<br><a href=\"mailto:WolverineEssentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:8104245277\">810-424-5277<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4b32d8d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">About Wolverine Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wolverine Essentials, formerly the Wolverine Food Den, began as a \u201cby students, for students\u201d initiative to support students experiencing food insecurity on campus. In 2015, UM\u2011Flint social work students and faculty conducted a study on food insecurity, finding that 58% of respondents reported sometimes, often, or always skipping meals due to food availability, and 38% reported lacking basic food needs. Over 30 students helped create the Wolverine Food Den, securing grants from the Ann Arbor campus and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbem.org\/how-to-help\/volunteer\/\">Food Bank of Eastern Michigan<\/a> to launch the pantry in April 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, Wolverine Essentials has expanded beyond food to become a \u201cone\u2011stop shop for student basic needs.\u201d Guided by data from a student basic needs survey in fall 2024, the space was renovated in fall 2025 to better serve UM\u2011Flint students. The updated space opened in winter 2026, offering expanded food and clothing storage and staff offices designed to provide more direct, personalized support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Strength Through Support\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BFYFIAbZGJs?start=4&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(200px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 200px); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:987px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1152\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-574 size-full\" alt=\"A collage of shelves displaying various items, including snacks, drinks, canned goods, and clothing.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/WE-Collage.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/WE-Collage.png 864w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/WE-Collage-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/WE-Collage-768x1024.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8c8375\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6b9fa89632c7d1579358b9c028130098 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-121fa340a6cdbedbb8d3654cfec58895\">Understanding our Students\u2019 Basic Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-aeddf89f wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1a70ea4ccf8ea0119674bfc42a81660\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">52%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-393177a1d0ac0ce402f7f807bdcee476 wp-block-paragraph\">experienced at least one form of basic needs insecurity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7f0a829d5c3852afeb35a5fdb2e1fa6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">37%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-016a4e4f7f5bc8b48b9ca0b6d83a1110 wp-block-paragraph\">faced food insecurity in a typical month<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fc4d67a2a0a48fd50033c68100c2ddd\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">30%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d92ed41bf6b6e1a6876a4199c1abffbd wp-block-paragraph\">cut meal sizes or skipped meals due to insufficient funds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a0f1b2cd411a2b40cdf787e14721a43\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">41%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16b01470eb9f7e57798e891c51eecfc5 wp-block-paragraph\">experienced housing challenges within the past year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-653e6a9aaf4d9e0f39f007e8a340c76f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">7%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bca514cf3871e4765e29247217719497 wp-block-paragraph\">missed class or work because of transportation problems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-089c2261d25bb4a00a9882c70d6a2253\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">10%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42054502a90034c88a6956232ad1aab4 wp-block-paragraph\">missed assignments due to a lack of internet or technology access<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4243a139112e12d1379ff40ed153113f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">47%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9efe526c6723e51a0d21d4f6bd3351fe wp-block-paragraph\">reported they couldn\u2019t afford balanced meals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f18aec3cc0c70c4e274a7f1a22488cb6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">38%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5777de75da2408d1d771e9ec2c96fbda wp-block-paragraph\">reported being worried their food would run out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40bf95f112f37b07cdbdb5ba8b3950e2 wp-container-content-fae4d868 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Data collected from the Fall 2024 Student Basic Needs Survey administered by The Hope Center at Temple University. 33% of the UM-Flint student population participated in the survey. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Supporting Wolverine Essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These findings underscore how vital Wolverine Essentials is for helping students meet their basic needs so they can focus on their education and well\u2011being. Your support helps sustain and expand these offerings and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wolverine Essentials is funded and operates with the help of generous donors and volunteers. If you\u2019re looking to support Wolverine Essentials, there are several ways to get involved, including financial contributions, item donations and volunteering your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Food, Clothing or Supply Drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in hosting a drive to gather items for Wolverine Essentials? If so, contact us directly at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:WolverineEssentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fb-media-text-grid-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 20px), calc(100% - 20px) 100%, 0 100%); padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53e69238 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Monetary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Any amount helps. You can support Wolverine Essentials by making a monetary donation used to purchase food, toiletries and other essential supplies for students. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/giving.umich.edu\/um\/w\/wolverine-essentials-328586?searchType=fund&amp;keyword=wolverine+essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>Donate Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 20px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 20px)); padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53e69238 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">Donations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">We welcome donations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Before donating, please review our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wolverine-essentials\/donation-needs\/\">Donation Needs list<\/a> for guidelines and the most\u2011needed items. If you have questions about donating, email us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:WolverineEssentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 20px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53e69238 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Volunteering with Wolverine Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Volunteers are essential to the success of Wolverine Essentials. Typical shifts are 1\u20135 hours per week during the fall and winter semesters. Shifts involve answering calls, assisting with intakes, inventory, sorting and other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">To get involved, complete our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Pwvim9bZpXw2oPb68\">Volunteer Application<\/a>. Space is limited each semester.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(20px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 20px); padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53e69238 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Volunteering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">You or your organization\/department can support Wolverine Essentials by volunteering at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbem.org\/how-to-help\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Bank of Eastern Michigan<\/a>. For every hour volunteered, you can earn $0.95 in agency credits that help cover the cost of food purchased for Wolverine Essentials. For details, contact the Food Bank\u2019s volunteer coordinator at <a href=\"tel:810\u2011396\u20110210\">810\u2011396\u20110210<\/a> or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbem.org\/how-to-help\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteer page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box has-aspect-ratio wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:535px;aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-594 size-full\" alt=\"A table displays various boxed items and prizes for a Bingo event, with a Bingo game board projected on a screen behind.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/IMG_9889-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:78% 48%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"78% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/IMG_9889-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/IMG_9889-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/IMG_9889-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/IMG_9889-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/07\/IMG_9889-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-blue-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-15d3db16 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-5667501268b84d7f740406c726b737d8\">Events &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to everyday support, Wolverine Essentials hosts a wide range of events designed for all Wolverines. Join us for fun, welcoming activities\u2014like our popular grocery bingo nights, where students can win full grocery hauls, or our annual holiday food drive, open to everyone and easy to pick up groceries for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/feeds?type=club&amp;type_id=35564&amp;tab=about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out Wolverine Essentials on CampusConnections<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wolverine Essentials Wolverine Essentials is a welcoming space where UM\u2011Flint students can get a little extra support with everyday basics when they need it. 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