Welcome to the Kent State CARES Center! We support our students and their basic needs. Our four priority areas are food insecurity, homelessness, financial security and mental well-being. Follow us on here, Instagram and Facebook!

We would also like to welcome our new Assistant Dean of Students and Director of our team, Ericka Shoaff! We are excited to see what Ericka has in store for the CARES Center!

Beginning Thursday, April 8, Kent State will be holding several vaccination clinics for students as part of a program announced by Gov. Mike DeWine. Read more for registration information: kent.edu/coronavirus/ne…

Kent State to Pause Student Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines Based on Federal Guidance: ow.ly/ay7L50Ente2

We’re hiring!!! Our new position is for our Assistant Director of the CARES Center. The application window closes May 4th! Apply at jobs.kent.edu

The next drive-through food distribution event hosted by Kent State and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will be happening from 1-3 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 21 at Dix Stadium. Resources are free and open to anyone. Learn more: ow.ly/B9BK50EufpM

We still need your help!! We’re looking for a new name for our food pantry and want your help choosing it! Winner gets bragging rights! Email your responses to [email protected]

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the CARES Center, Allison Gillis! She joins us as the Case Manager. We are excited to have her on our team! Welcome Allison!

THANK YOU Kent State SAC for the wonderful donation to our CARES Center!!! We can’t wait to add these awesome donations to our food pantry!!

Please join us in welcoming Kristine Chan to our team! She joins as us our Clerical Specialist and we are excited to have her! Welcome Kristine!!

We want you join our team!! The CARES Center is looking for a student assistant for the 2021-2022 school year!! Apply at kent.joinhandshake.com!!

Kent State Announces One-Of-A-Kind Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program Covering More Costs To Help Students Graduate: ow.ly/qLPG50FfUbX

Join our team and be part of the new dining experience at Kent State! Apply at kent.joinhandshake.com

Many college students face housing insecurity and homelessness. Here at the CARES Center, we can help you navigate resources for support! instagram.com/p/CRB5z4zBE7G/…

Are you ready for a full, engaging, and in-person student life experience this fall? We can’t wait to see you back on campus!

Every other Thursday we will be highlighting recipes made from ingredients found in our food pantry. This week, check out this Crock Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole. instagram.com/p/CREz2AGBDQT/…

Every other Thursday we will be highlighting recipes made from ingredients found in our food pantry. This week, check out this No-Cook Couscous Salad with Chickpeas.

Thank you to ramone! Stay tuned… #BehindTheScenes