Last year, Healthy56258’s Nutrition Network and the SMSU Center for Civic & Community Engagement hosted a series of pop-up style pantry events where students were introduced to non-academic supports through food and hygiene products. The response was overwhelmingly in favor of program expansion. On the first event day, 61 students were served within 30 minutes and the tables were cleared of all items. Emotions were high. Some students cried and all who received items connected with one another during the event to share stories of struggle and gratitude. Considering the unknown variables of the life of a student and the invisibility of financial struggles, this Mustang Market could not have come at a better time! In all areas of life, food should never be arbitrary. Everyone deserves access to fresh, affordable and nutritious foods. Please consider supporting our students!