Free Farmers Market TODAY! Apartment Community Center at 2PM

Hi everyone!

We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!  
Image of a grocery bag with the Retriever Essentials Free Farmers Market at the apartment community center from 2 to 2:45pm. All food is sourced by a non-profit organization called "So What Else"

]]> Hi everyone! We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!   Image https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/b24e1d0755149dd920d324692f9ec902/6a928b4f/news/000/160/543/d27760c5de12c74b73faec8d0e631acf/FREE Farmers Market (2).jpg?1780582324 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/160543/guest@my.umbc.edu/8c93e148a4c6c1616f548484f7013baa/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:13:07 -0400 Free Farmers Market TODAY! Apartment Community Center at 2PM

Hi everyone!

We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!  
Image of a grocery bag with the Retriever Essentials Free Farmers Market at the apartment community center from 2 to 2:45pm. All food is sourced by a non-profit organization called "So What Else"

]]> Hi everyone! We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!   Image https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/8ea369474adbfa850d7399b870fec549/6a928b4f/news/000/160/392/4389681590d73b887f52da9760239a90/FREE Farmers Market (2).jpg?1779972584 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/160392/guest@my.umbc.edu/7350b52ea13d02c6fd95286377b18f36/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Thu, 28 May 2026 08:49:56 -0400 Retriever Essentials Early Closing 5/27/2026

Hello Everyone!

Retriever Essentials will close early today, at 2:45pm.

We apologize for any inconviences

]]> Hello Everyone! Retriever Essentials will close early today, at 2:45pm. We apologize for any inconviences https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/160379/guest@my.umbc.edu/9345799ca6f02b14c2c88752b0a3fbde/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Wed, 27 May 2026 12:28:42 -0400 Retriever Essentials Early Closing 5/22/2026

Hello everyone!

Retriever Essentials will close early today at 3:00pm

Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any inconviences. 

]]> Hello everyone! Retriever Essentials will close early today at 3:00pm Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any inconviences.  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/160300/guest@my.umbc.edu/0bcc85fb6bfd1c276d0e030c4baa704e/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Fri, 22 May 2026 12:14:58 -0400 Free Farmers Market CANCELLATION (5/21/2026)

Hello everyone!

Due to the undergraduate graduation, Retriever Essentials will not have our Free Farmers Market today. 

Congratulations to all of our graduates and undergraduates who are graduating! 

]]> Hello everyone! Due to the undergraduate graduation, Retriever Essentials will not have our Free Farmers Market today.  Congratulations to all of our graduates and undergraduates who are... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/160259/guest@my.umbc.edu/4382d29f42c98c54c4d4434c62795a9a/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Thu, 21 May 2026 10:34:07 -0400 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:51 -0400 Summer Hours - The Essential Space Beginning June 1st, 2026

As we head into the summer months, we want to let you know that The Essential Space will be transitioning to a reduced seasonal summer schedule.

Beginning June 1st, our temporary hours will be:

Please plan your visits accordingly. If you have an urgent need outside of these hours, please reach out to us at retrieveressentials@umbc.edu, and we will do our best to assist you. We look forward to seeing many of you this summer!

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Hello Everyone!

Due to our delivery and restocking, Retriever Essentials will have a delyaed opening until 1:00pm today.

Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any inconviences.

]]> Hello Everyone! Due to our delivery and restocking, Retriever Essentials will have a delyaed opening until 1:00pm today. Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/160228/guest@my.umbc.edu/757174b9859388ed50f365d57de9c218/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Wed, 20 May 2026 09:29:03 -0400 Closed 5/13/2026

Hello everyone!

Retriever Essentials will be CLOSED today (5/13/2026) due to our end of the year celebration.

As a reminder, we will be reopening on Friday at our regularly scheduled time, but closing at early 4:45pm. Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any inconviences.

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Hello everyone! It’s the final countdown of the semester!

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Updates and Events:

The Global Pantry Initiative (Aftermath):

Thank you to all who submitted ingredients ideas, the initiative has been a huge success! Furthermore, if you would like to see more cultural ingredients from these regions, or any culture, please feel free to input them in our suggestion box below. The more inputs we get, the more we can give!

“Alt Text”: A promotional graphic titled “The Global Pantry” A yellow banner across the image reads: “This April, Retriever Essentials is bringing flavors from West Africa and East Asia to our pantry. Stop by and explore – while supplies last!”

Earth Day Free Farmers Market Recap:

During our first ever Earth Day Farmer’s Market, we were able to give out over 2.5k lbs of food to almost 300 UMBC students and faculty. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve this community!Flyer of 6 different images. First image showing a zoomed up photo of apples, the second showing a box of yellow and orange peppers, the third showing a group of people in front of a row of mangos, fourth showing a Earth Day free farmers market volunteer, and the fifth and sixth pictures showing the the line and free farmers market event----

Data:

In the month of April, we’ve distributed nearly 13k lbs worth of food and other household essentials. This includes data from our Essential Space, Free Farmers Market on Thursdays, and our Earth day farmers market.

Thank you all for your support and presence this semester!

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Suggestion Box:

To improve on our services, and try to address everyone’s different needs, we would love to hear your feedback!

https://forms.gle/oUvd1EaMcmmasKFn8

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Thank you so much for taking the time to read our newsletter, and good luck on finals!

If you have any questions about what we provide, volunteering opportunities, or general inquiries, feel free to email us at retrieveressentials@umbc.edu at any time!

 

Sincerely,

 

The Retriever Essentials Team

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Hi everyone!

We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!  
Image of a grocery bag with the Retriever Essentials Free Farmers Market at the apartment community center from 2 to 2:45pm. All food is sourced by a non-profit organization called "So What Else"

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