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Financial struggles are not a barrier for just food insecurity, it can also impact the ability of students to purchase other everyday essentials, such as skincare products. Skincare is often seen as a luxury or a cosmetic, but for many students, it plays a significant role in maintaining their physical health, self-esteem, and even impacting their academic performance to some extent. To better understand student needs, a survey was developed and distributed to analyze barriers to skincare accessibility and knowledge on the relationship between nutrition and skin. Based on these findings, a bulletin board was displayed to collect more responses and student reports on what products they find most helpful. Lastly, educational skincare cards were created and tailored to the five different skin types, including brief definitions, affordable routines, and what the pantry can offer.

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Food insecurity can be caused by many different  barriers to accessible food. For example, while many students have access to pantry items, they may not always know how to make them into balanced meals with multiple food groups. As a result, students may rely on simpler foods that require minimal preparation. To better understand how students utilize food pantry resources and prepare meals, a survey was developed and distributed to students who currently use or have previously used the Seawolves Pantry. Then, a bulletin board was displayed to learn more about what languages pantry users speak. Finally, a pamphlet of easy recipes, utilizing common ingredients found in the pantry, was printed and distributed within the Pantry. A collaboration with the Center for Service Learning and Community Service on campus had student volunteers translate the recipes into languages that were  most highly requested.

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Undergraduate students experiencing food insecurity often face wider health issues beyond nutrition, including limited access to proper healthcare. Without this access, students may also struggle to afford oral hygiene products or obtain regular dental services. A survey was developed and distributed to assess the oral hygiene practices of undergraduate students, and their awareness of on-campus resources. Based on the findings, an educational pamphlet was created and distributed in the pantry to provide students with practical oral health information and available campus resources. A bulletin board was displayed to visually share key ideas and raise awareness of dental hygiene options in the Seawolves Pantry.