We hope your break was restful and your winter term has been going smoothly. Even as the days stay chilly, the spirit of mutual aid at the Smallwood Food Pantry continues to burn bright.
As we settle into the new term, we have a few exciting things to share. First, we have adjusted our schedule to better serve you.
Our updated Winter Term hours are:
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Be sure to check our website and Instagram to stay up to date on any holiday closures or schedule shifts.
We are also thrilled to invite you to our first community event of the year: Cupid's Coco Corner!In the spirit of showing love to ourselves and our neighbors, we’ll be hosting a hot cocoa station featuring local hot chocolate from Creo Chocolate, alongside all the supplies you need to make handmade Valentines. Whether you’re crafting a card for a partner, a friend, or a fellow student, we invite you to warm up with a cup of cocoa and share a little kindness with those around you.
Basic Needs & Student Support Alignment Open Forum:
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time:12:00-1:30
Location: TBD
Join the Basic Needs Hub, Resource Center for Students with Children and the PSU Smallwood Food Pantry to discuss aligning the resource centers to better serve students. In this forum, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback. We will focus on the services, programs, and resources that the community believes the areas could provide to better serve the students. Light refreshments will be provided. Check Connect for more info soon.
Building on that shared kindness, we hope to see you at the Tour of the Franz Bakery!We will gather to take a short bus ride together, turning the commute into a chance to connect before arriving to see the transformation of ingredients into the loaves that land on our shelves and your kitchen counter. This is a unique opportunity to learn the real-world process behind our food system while further strengthening our community ties. Let's discover the journey of our bread together!
The pantry is more than just a place to find food. It is a space for us to gather, support one another, and ensure no one has to navigate the stresses of student life alone. Thank you for being a part of this community. We can’t wait to see you at the pantry this term!
Pancake Mix
You may have seen this pancake mix around the pantry. Aside from delicious pancakes, you can use this mix as the base for many recipes! Here are a few straight from Bob's Red Mill:
Hominy consists of corn kernels treated to double in size and shed their outer hulls, resulting in a delicious, nutty, and chewy bite. This versatile staple is the heart of pozole (or posole), a Mexican soup rich with chili flavors and fresh toppings. You can often find nearly all the ingredients for thisBudget Friendly Pozoleright in our pantry, including broth, pork, hominy, onions, and chili powder, plus radishes and cabbage for the perfect toppings.
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In the spirit of showing love to ourselves and our neighbors, we’ll be hosting a hot cocoa station featuring local hot chocolate from Creo Chocolate, alongside all the supplies you need to make handmade Valentines. Whether you’re crafting a card for a partner, a friend, or a fellow student, we invite you to warm up with a cup of cocoa and share a little kindness with those around you. All supplies provided!
Join the Smallwood Food Pantry for a tour of the Franz Bakery Factory. We’ll gather to take a short bus ride together, turning the commute into a chance to connect before arriving to see the transformation of ingredients into the loaves that land on our shelves and your kitchen counter. This is a unique opportunity to learn the real-world process behind our food system while strengthening our community ties, let's discover the journey of our bread together!
Accessibility Note: The walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and involves climbing up to eight flights of stairs and walking on various types of flooring. The facility does not have elevators, so guests using mobility aids may find it difficult to navigate safely. We will walk past hot ovens and loud machinery, which may be uncomfortable for some visitors. Please consider your group’s physical needs and reach out with any concerns. Any guest who is not in compliance with safety policies will remain in the Tour Room while the rest of the group tours the factory floor.
