{"id":56760,"date":"2026-11-11T13:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T18:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/bulletin\/?p=56760"},"modified":"2026-11-11T13:15:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T18:15:06","slug":"a-little-soup-a-little-snack-a-big-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/bulletin\/2026\/11\/11\/a-little-soup-a-little-snack-a-big-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"A Little Soup. A Little Snack. A Big Difference!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Soup &amp; Snacks Drive Continues Through December 1!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we head toward the final weeks of the semester, students are juggling classes, exams, work, and everything else life throws their way. Sometimes, having a quick meal or a snack on hand can make a busy day a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where our Virginia Western community comes in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Soup &amp; Snacks Drive<\/strong> is collecting easy-to-prepare meals and snacks for the <strong>Virginia Western Student Food Co-Op fueled by Kroger<\/strong>, which provides free groceries and essential items to students throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next time you&#8217;re grocery shopping, consider picking up an extra item or two for our students!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canned soups, chili, SpaghettiOs, and franks &amp; beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canned tuna or chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crackers, granola bars, and other grab-and-go snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microwavable meals and instant soups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHERE TO DROP OFF DONATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown Library:<\/strong> Main floor, just inside the front doors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Life Center:<\/strong> Third floor, outside the Student Activities Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Donations are being accepted now through December 1!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A can of soup might seem like a small thing, but for a student facing a long day of classes and studying, it can mean one less thing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let&#8217;s help our students finish the semester strong, one soup can and snack at a time!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Soup &amp; Snacks Drive Continues Through December 1! 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