Grand Opening of New Student Pantry at RRCC

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Wren Barnes
Director, Marketing and Communications
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Wren.Barnes@rrcc.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2021

Grand Opening of New Student Pantry at RRCC
Hosted by the Student Life Department

LAKEWOOD, CO - The Student Life department at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) will host an opening ceremony for the college's new Student Pantry. The pantry is located on the Lakewood campus, near the Student Life information desk (formerly the Game Room). The ceremony will be held on November 1, 2021 at 12:00PM. Donations of non-perishable food and reusable shopping bags will be accepted at the event. For those interested in making a monetary donation to support the Student Pantry, donations can be made online at https://www.coloradogives.org/rrccfoundation. Please indicate you want the donated funds to be directed to the Lakewood Student Pantry.

"The new RRCC Student Pantry is a key part to a bigger goal of reducing the food insecurities within our RRCC community," says Dr. Steven Zeeh, the Director of Campus Life. "Of course, our vision for a more inclusive and accessible pantry would not have been possible without the continued support from the RRCC Foundation, RRCC staff and faculty, the Food Bank of the Rockies, as well as other non-profit community partners. We still have a lot of work to do but we hope that the new RRCC Student Pantry is a symbol to the Lakewood community that we, as a college, are committed to holistically meeting the needs of our students and community."

About RRCC Student Life
The Student Life  department at Red Rocks Community College provides extracurricular opportunities that support personal growth outside of the classroom. Our social, recreational and cultural activities help expand students' ability to become well-balanced professionals in their pathway of choice. Student Life sponsors a variety of services, programs and events to educate, advocate, entertain and challenge students. Through its dynamic interdisciplinary environment that stimulates inquiry, initiative and cooperation, Student Life’s student-centered programming cultivates a sense of community and personal growth for our students.

About Red Rocks Community College
Established in 1969, Red Rocks Community College delivers high-quality, affordable education programs leading to degrees or professional certificates. The college serves over 10,000 students per year online and at campus locations in Lakewood and Arvada.  www.rrcc.edu.

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Sunday, October 31, 2021