Partner with the CARES Center
The CARES Center team is excited to partner with members of the Kent State and local community in the work of supporting student success. There are several ways you can partner with the CARES Center.
Utilize the CARE Center Services
- Students can connect with Case Managers
- Refer a student
- Students can visit the CARES Center Food Pantry
- Attend a CARES Center Connections program
Volunteer with Flashes Fighting Hunger
Monday Food Recovery
Help unload and sort the food recovered from our grocery partner, Trader Joe's. This shift takes place at the Tri-Towers Loading dock every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night. The loading dock is found at the corner of Senhauser Dr. and Leebrick Dr. Please wear closed-toe shoes. *** Volunteers please park in the S37 lot.
Cooking Shifts
Help prepare to-go meals in the kitchen for Kentway residences. No previous cooking experience is required. Please show up in close-toed shoes and preferably long pants. If you do not want to wear a hairnet, please bring a hat. If driving, please park behind the water plant in the S-37 lot. Register for a Flashes Fighting Hunger Cooking Shift.
Make a Donation to the CARES Center Food Pantry
The CARES Center Food Pantry works to support Kent State students' access to nutritious food. The pantry is sustained completely by your generous donations. Help us keep our shelves stocked and supporting students by making a donation from our wishlist. Donations can be made in person or sent from our Amazon Wishlist.
- Canned chicken
- Canned tuna
- Pasta & sauce
- Cereal & shelf-stable milk
- Canned Fruit
- Popcorn (microwavable)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Ramen
- Rice, 1 pound bag
- Canned beans
- Shampoo
- Bodywash
- Deoderant
- Toothpaste
Support the CARES Basic Needs Student Fund
Make a contribution to the and support students’ access to emergency basic needs resources within our four pillars.
Provide Us with Feedback and Suggestions
We always want to hear feedback that will help inform our support of and collaboration with students. You can send us an email, connect with us on social media, give us a call, or stop by the Center.