Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

When University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators heard that some students were struggling to afford food and other necessities, they stepped up to help. They held a food drive in August to collect items for a pantry to benefit medical and nursing students.

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    When University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators heard that some students were struggling to afford food and other necessities, they stepped up to help. They held a food drive in August to collect items for a pantry to benefit medical and nursing students.

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