MSSU Lion Co-op Food Pantry

The MSSU Lion Co-op Food Pantry is a donation-based food pantry serving Missouri Southern State University students, employees, and staff in Joplin. Established in 2018 in response to documented food insecurity among students, the pantry provides free access to nonperishable and perishable food items, fresh produce, and personal hygiene products. Beyond its core pantry services, the organization has expanded to offer programs including nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and a "Break Bags" initiative providing food resources to students during campus closures.