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In 2015, students from UM-Flint\u2019s social work program wanted to assist in addressing food insecurities, which affect many college students. The social work department conducted a study on student food insecurity on the Flint campus. This study indicated that 58 percent of the respondents stated they skipped or missed meals due to food availability sometimes, often, or all the time, while 38 percent reported lacking basic food needs. Over 30 students worked on this project to create the Wolverine Food Den. These students successfully secured grants from the Ann Arbor campus and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbem.org\/how-to-help\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Bank of Eastern Michigan<\/a> to begin the new food pantry, which opened in April 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolverines Essentials underwent a significant transformation in the fall of 2025, driven by data collected from the student basic needs survey conducted in the fall of 2024. The newly renovated space opened in the winter of 2026, offering students expanded food and clothing storage options, as well as staff offices designed to better assist students directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d22769eddd5d00cecb1080e994b45b5\">Winter Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Days<\/th><th>Hours<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mondays<\/td><td>9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesdays<\/td><td>9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesdays<\/td><td>10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursdays<\/td><td>9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fridays<\/td><td>By appointment only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22ec4baba964a992b862cb245c9b59b8\">Breaking Barriers, Building Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolverine Essentials reflects the university\u2019s continued investment in student success\u2014ensuring every Wolverine has access to the resources and support needed to meet their basic needs and stay focused on their academic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Our fall 2024 Student Basic Needs Survey offers critical insights reinforcing this mission. With 33% of UM-Flint students participating, the data shows that basic needs insecurity continues to impact our community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>52% of students experienced at least one form of basic needs insecurity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>37% faced food insecurity in a typical month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30% cut meal sizes or skipped meals due to insufficient funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>41% experienced housing challenges within the past year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7% missed class or work because of transportation problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% missed assignments due to lack of internet or technology access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These findings underscore the importance of programs like Wolverine Essentials, which help students access food, clothing, hygiene items, benefits assistance, and referrals for housing, transportation, and wellness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-371\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b09b51c949e984482a3c86dcc7b51ea2\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Campus Events<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-events-carousel um-flint--events-carousel slick-slider-container\" data-group=\"default\" data-promoted=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Supporting Wolverine Essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to support Wolverine Essentials? Wolverine Essentials is funded and operates with the support of generous donors and volunteers. Listed below are the ways in which you can support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Donate &#8211; Monetary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any amount helps! You can help support Wolverine Essentials by making a monetary donation which will be used to purchase food, toiletries, and other necessary supplies for students. All monetary donations can be made by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/leadersandbest.umich.edu\/find\/#!\/give\/basket\/fund\/328586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Donate Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Donating Needed Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolverine Essentials accepts donations year round and all donations go towards supporting the needs of UM-Flint students. Items we accept include; food, new or gently used clothing, kitchenware, and toiletries. Prior to donating, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/wolverine-essentials\/donation-needs\/\"><strong>Donation Needs list<\/strong><\/a> to view guidelines for donations and the most needed items. If you have any questions regarding donating items, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:WolverineEssentials@umich.edu\">WolverineEssentials@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Volunteering with Wolverine Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Volunteers play a pivotal role in the operation and success of Wolverine Essentials Volunteers within Wolverine Essentials take on shifts anywhere from 1-5 hours every week during a semester in the academic year.<br><br><strong>Volunteer duties include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answering walk-in inquiries &amp; telephone calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting with intakes, check-out, and updating our online database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting students with locating campus and local resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helping upload and stock after deliveries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorting through clothing, food, and other items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining the cleanliness of Wolverine Essentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Those interested in learning more or volunteering with Wolverine Essentials should complete our<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Pwvim9bZpXw2oPb68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Volunteer Application<\/strong><\/a>. Please keep in mind we only accept a limited number of volunteers per academic semester (fall\/winter only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Volunteering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you or your organization\/department looking to volunteer while still contributing to Wolverine Essentials? You can turn volunteer hours at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbem.org\/how-to-help\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Food Bank of Eastern Michigan<\/strong><\/a> into agency credits, which go towards covering the cost of food purchased for Wolverine Essentials! For every hour that a person volunteers, $0.95 goes towards Wolverine Essentials\u2019 account with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.<br><br>For more information on volunteering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, please contact their volunteer coordinator, Keri Brack, at <a href=\"mailto:kbrack@fbem.us\">kbrack@fbem.us<\/a> or by calling 810-396-0210.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Food, Clothing, or Supply Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in hosting a drive to gather items for Wolverine Essentials? 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