Murray State University’s Racers Helping Racers food pantry recently received a $10,000 donation from Kroger as part of the Murray store’s grand re-opening on March 29.
“Thank you, Kroger, for the donation of $10,000 for Murray State University’s Racers helping Racers Food Pantry. Racers helping Racers opened February 14, 2014, fueled by our guiding mission to care, serve and support our students,” said ReNita Avery, director of Student Life and the Curris Center.
“At Kroger, our purpose and promise is to Feed the Human Spirit,” said Sheleah Harris, Corporate Affairs, Kroger Delta Division. “As good corporate citizens in the community, we are proud to partner with Murray State University and provide nutritious meals for students in need.”
First established in early 2014, the pantry has provided free food for all University students with a Murray State ID, no questions asked. The pantry is located in room 244 of the Blackburn Science Building.
For more information, please email msu.racershelpingracers@