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