5X社区

Community Engaged Learning

Pop-Up Pantry photo by Record-Courier

Members of Kent State鈥檚 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need. 

Herrick Conservatory rain barrels

A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory. 

Group of students with cityscape in the backgroung

Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is looking for faculty and staff to lead its Alternative Fall Break experience, "Understanding and Addressing Homelessness" in Cincinnati, from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 15.

2020 Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive

5X社区鈥檚 Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive. The collection station will be located on Hilltop Drive in front of Cartwright Hall.

Office of the Dean of Students
Kent State logo and SNAP logo

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the most extensive federal nutrition program. With new exemptions in place due to the pandemic-related Federally Declared National Emergency, Kent State students may now qualify for food assistance.  

Newman Civic Fellow Makayla Sejat

From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as 5X社区鈥檚 first Newman Civic Fellow.

image of a volunteer organizing donated food

Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one 5X社区 office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by Kent State鈥檚 Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.