Since opening, the Phil Station Food Pantry has provided groceries, personal hygiene, and infant care items to hundreds of students. However, hunger on campus has continued to rise and is a problematic trend facing many of our students at VHCC and other colleges. In addition to lasting, long-term effects on a student’s health and well-being, food insecurity also impacts retention and timely degree or certification completion. Simply put, students cannot thrive if their basic needs are not being met.
Join us as we raise money to ensure all students have access to resources that support their success.
DID YOU KNOW?
30% of community college students are the first in their families to attend college*
15% of community college students are single parents *
62% of all full-time community college students work*
32% of students in two-year colleges are sometimes unsure where their next meal is coming from. **
* source: American Association of community colleges
** source: Recent survey by #RealCollege
THE IMMEDIATE NEED AT VHCC
160 STUDENTS
Bristol (55 Students)
Smyth County (37 Students)
Washington County (45 Students)
Surrounding Areas (23 Students)
Thanks to our Sponsors
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Donations to the Phil Station Food Pantry will go directly to helping students who are food insecure.
The VHCC Phil Station Food Pantry is 100% volunteer driven – both from a staffing and donation standpoint. Helping the pantry directly impacts the community, with all cash donations going directly to help our students. We have many sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship opportunities are available to area businesses and organizations. Sponsorships can run monthly or longer, with varying levels of participation. All levels will receive:
- Website recognition
- Name and logo of business/organization at the Pantry
- Personalized letter of thanks
- Social Media recognition
- Regular updates