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Tucked away on the lower level of the UNM Student Union Building is the Lobo Food Pantry, supported by the LoboRESPECT office it provides free, nonperishable food items for all University of New Mexico students. From its humble beginnings as a monthly...

Lillian Walker remembers as a child when money was tight as the family bounced between low and middle income and having an injury meant waiting to see if she was hurt enough to be taken to a doctor. Healthcare bills meant struggling to pay for food and...

The University of New Mexico celebrates the global generosity movement known as #GivingTuesday on Dec. 3.

When the initial results of the College Basic Needs Survey were released last year at a symposium at The University of New Mexico, the audience heard grim stories from students about being hungry and having problems finding places to live. Associate...

With Thanksgiving and Winter breaks right around the corner, The University of New Mexico Lobo Food Pantry is seeking physical donations to help keep its shelves full after record-high use this semester. With an average of 120 daily visitors this...

UNM Food is set to host the 6th Annual La Po Goes Local dining event. The menu at the event located in La Po Plaza, Oct. 19 from 5 – 8 p.m., will feature food from local providers such as La Montanita Co-op, Nelson Meats, Bueno Foods, Tucumcari...

University of New Mexico Food works to offer something for everyone, but last month they took a step to make access to food even more accessible. In partnership with local tourism organization, Visit ABQ, UNM Food held its first-ever donation drive for...

The Lobo Food Pantry released its new hours for the Spring 2022 semester. This means that The Pack can once again receive free groceries through LoboRESPECT. Students will have the opportunity to fill a basket with the grocery offerings of their choice...

A survey conducted by a team of researchers from The University of New Mexico finds that students who are food-insecure are more likely to fail or withdraw from classes or drop out of college entirely. The survey was done by lead author Heather...

The BeKind UNM team will be at the Lobo Food Pantry handing out kindness goodie bags in the parking lot outside the University Advisement & Enrichment Center (UAEC) building Friday, Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Food Pantry was originally...