JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Jackson State University (JSU), in partnership with Kroger, will bring new resources to the college community.

Kroger and JSU officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on campus to celebrate the donation to the food pantry. Kroger donated $40,000 to help set up the food pantry, which will be source for hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and a variety of food options.

University officials said this will help many students who face food insecurity.

“Students shouldn’t have to come to school and have to make a decision between academics and nutrition. And when you think about our purpose, feeding the human spirit, it creates an opportunity for us to invest within the community and a food pantry creates that opportunity. Our purpose aligned with what the university is doing. And so, today we have a chance to come out here and invest $40,000, more importantly, not just to create the pantry, but to create an opportunity for students for a need in particular,” said Michael Cristal, president of the Kroger Delta Division.

The food pantry is located in the Campbell Dormitory.

Thanks for signing up!

Watch for us in your inbox.

Subscribe Now

Daily News

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJTV.