MMI reaches out to help others

The Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Education and Child Development in February collected more than 525 items and more than $350 to donate to the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Maverick Food Pantry.

The “Spread the Love” drive allowed department members to donate funds directly to the UNO Maverick Food Pantry through its online donation portal, while department members also collected and delivered food and other needed items. The final dollar amount raised included a cash-match donation from interim department director Jolene Johnson, EdD.

“One of our staff provided weekly informational e-mails about the needs of college students who may be choosing between buying groceries or paying tuition,” said Rosie Zweiback, associate department director. “We thought this drive would be a nice way to support the Maverick pantry and show cross campus/university support.”