November 10, 2025

Dear Students,

 

Amid the federal government shutdown and broader economic issues facing our community, members of our student community and their families have been impacted in many ways, including with access to food and other essentials. 

Any member of our student community who needs food support can access resources at USG. The Center for Scholarships in the Division of Student Affairs and Career Readiness offers programs including USG Grover Essentials, Manna Choice Market at The Grove, and USG Mobile Market. 

Our practice of providing weekly snack bags from USG Grover Essentials has now expanded to three bags per week through the end of the fall semester. Students can pick up these pre-packaged, grab-and-go bags from the front desk of the USG Student Affairs and Career Readiness suite anytime between 9 and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Appointments for Friday and weekend Grover After Hours snack bag pick-ups can be requested here.

 

Save these dates for upcoming on-campus food distribution programs in November:

  • Manna Choice Market at The Grove – 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12
    Students and their families can select fresh produce and other perishable and nonperishable healthy foods. Learn more and register.

     
  • USG Mobile Market – 11 to 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17
    Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other food items are available on a first come, first served basis to our campus and the surrounding community. Learn more.

 

Here are some additional links to information that may be helpful:

 

You can contact the Center for Scholarships about these resources by emailing usg-groveressentials@umd.edu or visiting the Student Affairs and Career Readiness suite in Building III, 1st Floor, Suite 1100.

We recognize that this can be a challenging time for many, and we are here to support you. The staff and faculty at The Universities at Shady Grove are committed to your success and well-being.  

 

Sincerely,

Robyn Dinicola, PhD
Chief Student Affairs and Career Readiness Officer
 

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