Take Stock: Cornucopia in Need
By Jody Record, Campus Journal Editor
March 26, 2008
While donations to Cornucopia have been ‘fairly normal’ for this
time of year, the university food pantry hasn’t been able to keep up
with demand, says its coordinator Stephen Luber.
Cornucopia provides food and other support to UNH students, faculty, and their
families. Typically three to five families are served each week.
A rise in the number of people seeking assistance could be a symptom of the
sagging economy; home heating costs are up, as is the price of gasoline and
wheat products. The overall cost of living has continued to creep up as well
and, for many people, increases in salaries have not kept pace.
Whatever the reasons, Cornucopia is feeling the pinch.
“The intake hasn’t kept up with the uptake,” Luber said. “We’ve
seen more people taking advantage of Cornucopia’s services.”
As a result, Luber is putting out the call to let people know the food bank
is in need of donations. Suggested items include canned goods—fruits,
vegetables, soups, juice-- and nonperishable food items such as pasta, rice,
cereal and bread mixes and health and beauty aids such as shampoo, soap and
toothpaste. Household goods—paper towels, toilet paper, napkins--are
also needed.
Gift certificates and cash donations, which are tax deductible, are welcomed
as well. Checks can be made out to the Cornucopia Food Pantry or the United
Campus Ministry.
Cornucopia, located on the ground floor of Christensen Hall, is open Wednesday
from 4 p.m. to 5:30, Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more
information, contact Luber at 2-1889 or the food pantry directly at 2-4820.
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