The giving spirit shines bright at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this holiday season. The proof is visible and will be felt throughout the spring semester by Salukis. Several successful food drives in the last few weeks yielded donations from campus and the community for the Saluki Food Pantry.
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Although May is Mental Health Awareness Month, helping students and the community with mental health needs is what Southern Illinois University Carbondale is all about throughout the year, said Jaime Clark, director of Student Health Services.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Saluki Food Pantry helps meet students’ needs and Legence Bank donated $5,000 to help the pantry accomplish its mission.