Patriot Pantry

During the week of October 28 to November 1, the Costello College of Business celebrated its first naming anniversary and began an annual tradition of providing service to the local community.

George Mason University’s Patriot Pantry, in cooperation with the Capital Area Food Bank, is delivering groceries to food-insecure Mason students and their families.

Led by the Office of Annual Giving, Mason Vision Day 2023, held on April 6, highlighted the challenges posed by student food insecurity—which is a growing issue at Mason and at college campuses across the nation. This year, Mason Vision Day raised $290,000 for Mason causes with nearly $90,000 dedicated to student food insecurity.

Ben VanHook addressed a UN forum on the goals of neurodivergent people this month. He’s trying to gain not just acceptance but appreciation of autistic individuals such as himself.

Up to one-third of students nationally are impacted by food insecurity. During the past three years, Mason has seen a 172 percent increase in student use of the Patriot Pantry.

Mason Vision Day is April 6, 2023

George Mason University hosts the 10th annual 9/11 Day of Service this Friday, September 9, with a focus on food insecurity.