Falcon Food and Resource Community
When challenges like the government shutdown and SNAP pause create uncertainty, Falcons step up.
Thank you to everyone who has donated or volunteered at the Falcon Food Pantry. Your support helps ensure every Falcon has access to what they need.
Link to donate: Donation · Bowling Green State University · GiveCampus
— Jim Ciesla, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
— Shannon Orr, Director, Falcon Food Pantry
The Falcon Food and Resource Community is a hub for research and teaching about food insecurity and related issues, as well as operating the Falcon Food Pantry.
Vision and Mission
The Falcon Food and Resource Community is a hub for research and teaching about food insecurity and related issues, as well as operating the Falcon Food Pantry.
Vision: Create a campus free from food insecurity.
Mission: Bring food security to BGSU by distributing food and fostering food security related teaching and research.
Who We Are
Faculty Director: Dr. Shannon Orr
Steering Committee:
- Dr. Jim Ciesla, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
- Dr. Melissa Burek, Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Services
- Jordan Cravens, Director of Development University Advancement
- Dr. Carrie Hamady, Clinical Professor, Director, Undergraduate Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dr. Shannon Orr, Professor, Political Science
Updated: 11/11/2025 10:40AM