About this episode

Rev. Bryan Jody discusses the new food bank at A&M United Methodist Church and its impact on students facing food insecurity.

Rev. Bryan Jody, Assoc. Pastor of College Ministry at A&M United Methodist Church discusses their new food bank, how the church identified the need for an additional food pantry near campus, the results of student surveys regarding food insecurity, how the pantry operates, how many students utilize this resource, how they're helping students get connected to other resources, the need from the international student community, local grocery partners, popular and not so popular food items, and where students can find other local food resources. Food Resources at Texas A&M (incl. The 12th Can, Brazos Valley Food Bank, the Pocket Pantry Program, and Swipe-Out Hunger) https://studentlife.tamu.edu/support/food-resources/ The Student Food Pantry at The A&M United Methodist Church Annex 310 College Main, College Station Sundays - 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aggie Wellbeing Survey https://sapar.tamu.edu/student-well-being-improvement-survey/

People in this episode

Guest: Rev. Bryan Jody

Topics covered

• food insecurity
• student resources
• food pantry
• community support
• international students

Keywords

• food bank
• A&M United Methodist Church
• student surveys
• food pantry
• local resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A&M United Methodist Church, Texas A&M, Brazos Valley Food Bank, The 12th Can, Pocket Pantry Program, Swipe-Out Hunger

Places: College Station, College Main

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