From: PSU Smallwood Food Pantry
Date: April 3
Subject: Welcome Back! Spring Events & New Seasonal Recipes at the Pantry


 
PSU Smallwood Food Pantry newsletter APRIL 3RD
 
PSU Food Pantry Logo with text: Pantry Press

Happy Spring Term! 

Welcome back to campus after what was hopefully a restful and nourishing Spring Break! At the pantry, we are plugging away, trying to keep our shelves full with the delicious, fresh food that the students at PSU like to see. Don’t forget to check out what we have whenever you’re in the area! There is no limit to how often a PSU student can visit the pantry.

We have an exciting month coming up and are happy to be able to run the Spring iteration of Pantry Week! Join us as we celebrate the Pantry and welcome a couple of special guests along the way. For the full calendar of events, check out our Instagram page (@psu_foodpantry) or one of the flyers placed around campus. Pantry Week is a chance to celebrate the food pantry, learn about other resources on campus and to bond with other students over a shared love of free food! We hope to see you there! 

Seasonal Items: header
Bok Choy closeup

Bok Choy

Now is the perfect time to try bok choy! Since it’s currently in season, it’s at its peak for flavor and crunch. This mild, versatile veggie is a relative of cabbage and adapts to almost any seasoning you throw at it. Cook it almost any way you'd like and for an easy microwave hack, check out this link to get started.

Bok Choy Recipes

All about Bok Choy
Beyond the Bag: header

Meal Plan Masterlist
By clicking above you'll find a comprehensive document full of meal plans for different budgets and diets. Vegetarian, vegan, low carb, low glycemic, etc. are all included! 

Food Resources in Oregon
On this website, you can find free meals, tools to find resources, and information on programs. 

Food not Bombs
This program serves hot meals for free, and they have a Portland chapter that sets up stations in various locations across the city

Spotlight: header
We've had plenty of canned chicken in the pantry as I'm sure you've noticed. It’s a high quality, lean protein that is extremely convenient. While some are skeptical of the texture, canned chicken is simply fully cooked, shelf-stable breast meat that functions exactly like shredded rotisserie chicken. A quick rinse removes the brine and any "canned" scent, leaving you with a quick base that’s ready to soak up sauces and spices. 

Over 25 Recipes with Canned Chicken

Classic Chicken Salad
 
Updates: Header

Day of Giving is coming!

If you know someone who might be interested in supporting the PSU Smallwood Food Pantry, please consider sharing this donation link. 

Thank you for spreading the word!

Events

Monday, April 13
Start End   Event         Location Group
9:30am 11:00am Free Food Market In the South Park Blocks behind Shattuck Hall PSU Smallwood Food Pantry

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