Andale's Food Pantry receives 300 hygiene packs from Arizona Complete Health
March 8, 2022Supplies will be distributed to students in need across Yuma and La Paz counties
Yuma, AZ (March 8, 2022) – Six boxes of hygiene packs were recently donated by Arizona Complete Health to benefit Arizona Western College students seeking assistance from Andale’s Food Pantry.
Each box contains 50 individual bags of hygiene items, for a total of 300 packs. The intention is for the bags to be distributed to students in need across Yuma and La Paz counties. One box will be shared with the Parker Learning Center, one or two boxes will be given to the San Luis Learning Center, and one box will go to the Wellton Learning Center, with the rest remaining at the Yuma Campus.
“Andale’s Pantry is a valuable resource that helps provide food and hygiene products for students who are facing challenges. The donations from Arizona Complete Health are so important to our program because they will help us provide for a need and make a positive impact on our students. I can't wait to personally give these out to students knowing that it will make their day better,” said Liz Hernandez, a member of the AWC Student Government Association.
The pantry was established in 2019 as part of the AWC Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund supports the development of one-time projects that contribute to the mission and vision of the college, which includes creating thriving communities and eliminating poverty. Students enrolled at AWC can receive non-perishable food items and basic necessities through Andale’s Food Pantry. The service is designed to meet the immediate needs of students and their families.
Visit www.azwestern.edu/student-life/food-pantry for more information about how to give to the pantry and for additional details on how to apply for assistance. AWC also runs a Hot Meal Program in partnership with Sodexo where donated funds are used to purchase students one meal a week in the cafeteria.
Contact:
Shara Skinner
Coordinator of Student Leadership and Activities
Arizona Western College
Shara.Skinner@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7581
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Caption information: Andale’s Food Pantry recently received 300 hygiene packs from Arizona Complete Health to be distributed to Arizona Western College students in need across Yuma and La Paz counties. Students pictured from left to right holding the packs are AWC Game Room Manager and Matador Esports Club Member Jasmine Castillo-Montiel and Matador Esports Athlete Erick Ferral-Valdez.