Join us tomorrow from 12-1 for our Retriever Essentials Action Committee Hub (REACH) Fall kickoff meeting! We'll be giving some updates on Retriever Essentials and then dividing into...
Want to help out? Volunteer to pack and transport meals to Retriever Essentials! Every Monday through Thursday from 2:15 to 3:15 PM, meet at True Grits, pack to-go containers, and bring them to...
Due to an issue with the delivery, this event is unfortunately canceled for today (9/29). We apologize for the last-minute change and for any inconvenience caused by this cancelation. Thank you...
Lend a hand at our free farmer's market event every Thursday
Well, folks, we are in our second month of Free Farmer's Markets in partnership with AOK Library and So What Else! We have opened up the October signups and look forward to seeing you in front...
Change in hours for the Fall Semester start Monday 9/20
Starting this Monday, September 20th, The Essential Space in RAC 235 will have a slight change in hours. We are still open 4 days per week. The new hours are: Mondays & Wednesdays: 12 PM to...
Donate 5-10 swipes to peers experiencing food insecurity
Have more meal swipes than you can use? Donate them to UMBC community members experiencing food insecurity! Fill out the form in our bio to donate 5-10 meal swipes to our pool. Trained staff...
Feel passionate about helping to feed your community while reducing waste? Have an hour to spare? Come volunteer to help pack meals! Retriever Essentials is partnering with Food Recovery...
Retriever Essentials is looking for a small group of volunteers to help us collect, process, and shelve all the donations that have been flowing in from our campus community. Date: Tuesday,...
Learn about how you can access $ for groceries as a student
Did you know that SNAP benefits are available to many students? Formerly known as food stamps, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gives you money to buy groceries at most grocery...
Free food distributions on Thursdays starting 9/1!
Retriever Essentials, AOK Library, and So What Else? are teaming up to bring fresh foods to campus every Thursday starting on September 1st in Lot 7 by AOK Library! Come by from 2-3 PM, bring...