The local food pantry on the Richland Campus has remained unaffected through continued economic strain and remains duly committed to providing assistance to students enduring financial hardships. Within a few months of President Biden taking office, inflation began to steadily spiral higher, depleting American’s savings accounts and ratcheting up their credit card debt. Another crisis North Texas food pantries are expected to face is that the surge in undocumented migrants crossing the U.S. southern...

The Food Pantry is a necessity in the community. With the holidays in full effect this month, it’s important to keep in mind how we can help the people around us. One way to help is to pack the Food Pantry. It will accept donations through Dec. 15. Alma Olguin, the student care coordinator...

In a mix of culinary creativity and community service, Richland Campus has been hosting a recurring event– the Cooking Demo. Led by the Student Government Association’s co-adviser, Vida Davis, and orchestrated by the duo of Lan Ba Vu, senator at large for student success, and Emanuel Kisin, senator at large for workforce and advancement, this series has taken the campus by storm. The unique...

Summer, for many, means vacations, sun and fun. However, things do not always get easier, and sometimes, summer also means food uncertainty. When that’s  the case, the Dallas College food pantry on the Richland campus  is here to help. Since the regular semester is over, many students and members of the community might have not access to some resources, but the Richland Basic Needs and Community Connections Department is not taking any break from their mission. The food pantry remains open during the summer months.

Students at Dallas college can count on the staff and administrators to always have their best interest at heart, because it is more than just a college. It is a community college and as a community, it is important for all members to have basic necessities. This is why the food pantry at Richland Campus welcomes all students in need. Whether it is a snack between meals or dinner for the week, students can count on the pantry Monday through Thursday.

The Richland Pantry prides itself with its employees and work study staff. They are students’ peers who walk the same campus as students every day. They are the ones who make everything happen. When students come through the door, they are greeted and welcomed by staff with a smile, creating a safe space for those in need.