The Hardman Fund grant will support the diversification of the food pantry s offerings, including the addition of more fresh and perishable food items, one of the pantry s longtime goals. The pantry will also purchase carts so guests can pick up pre-packaged meals and supplies outside the pantry. Funds will also be used to hire student employees to take inventory and maintain the pantry s physical space, as well as work on its resource page which launched this spring on MCLA s curriculum software Canvas. Student employees will also restart MCLA s Swipe Out Hunger program, paused due to the pandemic, which allows students to donate excess parts of their meal plan to redistribute to students in need.