Student Success and Retention Satellite
ALL students can stop by the Scholarly Support & Retention Program at the JSSB Tutoring Desk on the 2nd Floor
Visit us in Tivoli 271!
Call us: (303) 615-0423
Email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @RowdysCorner
Fall 2024 Hours
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Satellite locations are hot spots around the campus where students can pick up on-the-go snacks!
ALL students can stop by the Scholarly Support & Retention Program at the JSSB Tutoring Desk on the 2nd Floor
ALL students can stop by the Gender Institute for Teaching & Advocacy at Boulder Creek Room 132
Veterans and military students can head to the MSU Denver Veteran & Military Services at the Tivoli Room 215
Students that are part of the Honors program can stop by the 9th Street Park House #1033
ALL students can stop by Campus Rec at Room PE 108
ALL students can stop by the Theater Satellites in the Art Building in Room 269, King Center 161, and PE 202
Located in in AD210, the College of Business Advising Center. We’ve got snacks, hygiene items, and basic office supplies (scantrons, pens, paper, etc.)
At Rowdy’s Corner, we create a welcoming space that offers holistic resources for our community. We seek to meet the need of our community with compassion and generosity. We hold space for growth and promote autonomy. We aim to serve every student with dignity and respect. We strive to continuously accommodate our community’s changing needs. As students, we will implement sustainable practices to reduce food waste on the Auraria campus. We will create a healthy, beautiful community where no one is hungry.
Rowdy’s Corner is working to reimagine food support and destigmatize the need for assistance and to help ensure there is Food for All.
Rowdy’s Corner connects with the Student Care Center and is sponsored by Student Engagement and Wellness, the Student Advocacy Council, and the MSU Denver Community. Aligning with these added resources, on and off campus, promotes the overall wellbeing of the students and assists students on every level of need.
Rowdy’s Corner is committed to sourcing products from local and regional businesses and providing nutritious, culturally relevant food for all of MSU Denver students.
Rowdy’s Corner strives to provide a range of food for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. Through our partnerships, we can offer students vegan, vegetarian, Halal, and Kosher options, as well as food from a multitude of cultures.
In the fall of 2007, a Student Government Assembly (SGA) leader, Kyle Haley, drafted a proposal to create the Metropolitan State College of Denver Food Bank. This was due to an increased number of students on campus facing poverty and hunger issues. In general, the student population is often overlooked or ineligible to receive many traditional human services such as food assistance programs. The need for a campus Food Bank became more evident as the economy declined. Therefore, the idea was developed to open a Food Bank on campus where students could go to receive free food items every week. At the time, there were very few colleges and universities in the country that were known to have Food Banks to serve students.
In the beginning stages, the program was under the supervision of the SGA with some help from the Office of Student Activities. The Food Bank opened in spring of 2008 with a student coordinator distributing food and coordinating donations out of a small (4 x 6 ft) closet. Unfortunately, the first attempt at the Food Bank was unsuccessful due to the lack of awareness on campus of its services and it soon became evident that more support was needed to start and sustain this program. Thus, the Food Bank was temporarily discontinued for restructuring. With this new knowledge, the Office of Student Life (now Student Engagement & Wellness) then took on the responsibility of restructuring the Food Bank with continued help and funding from the SGA. The Metro State Food Bank reopened in fall 2008 with two student coordinators to handle the challenges of a new program in a new location in the Tivoli Student Union.
The MSU Denver Food Bank was renamed to the Roadrunner Food Pantry in the summer of 2018. The location was also moved to Tivoli 262, which drastically expanded the space and visibility for our students. A student from Met Media designed a window cling that now protects our student’s privacy while they shop in the pantry. In the 2018/2019 year, the Dean of Students Office allocated a small amount of money that now allows us to buy a wider variety of options for our students. In Fall 2019, the Student Care Center was created and the RRFP became a part of this central hub for student support. During the pandemic, staff had to get creative and do their best to get students food. In Spring 2021, the Roadrunner Food Pantry partnered with local organizations to expand the options and increase the quality of offerings.
During the 2021-22 academic school year, we more than doubled the number of students that utilize our space. To continue to meet the needs of our community, in July 2022, we secured a lease to a new space. Rowdy’s Corner (formerly RRFP) opened November 29th, 2022 in Tivoli 271!
MSU Denver has partnered with SECORCares and ENT Credit Union to host a FREE mobile food market on campus!
The SECORCares Mobile Market will be located in the Tivoli Quad between the Tivoli and Plaza Buildings!
Spring 2025 DATES:
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FEBRUARY
MARCH
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Case managers can assist all currently enrolled MSU Denver students who are interested in applying for food assistance programs (SNAP), or in exploring additional campus and community services. Please contact the Student Care Center to discuss your needs by calling 303-615-0006, emailing [email protected], or filing a CARE Referral so that a case manager can follow up with you.
Although the Roadrunner Food Pantry is eager to help every student, we recognize that we cannot meet an individual or family’s complete nutritional needs. If you are in need of food assistance beyond what is available at the Roadrunner Food Pantry, we are happy to help you with a referral through any of the following:
Find a Food Pantry near you using: https://www.foodpantries.org/st/colorado
Metro Caring is a local food pantry that supplies anyone in need with food resources, including fresh produce and a variety of non-perishable items. Metro Caring is centrally located at the intersection of E. 18th Avenue and Downing Street and is along two major bus routes: #12 and #20. Appointments are required. Call (303) 860-7200 to make an appointment to get assistance from Metro Caring.
Hunger Free Colorado also offers a variety of food-related resources. In particular, their Hunger Free Hotline is a one-stop resource for food and nutrition information in Colorado. It is a multilingual resource designed to assist you in locating both public and private food assistance programs. All information is kept confidential. Call (855) 855-4626 to connect to the hotline and learn what local programs may be able to assist you.
Food Bank of the Rockies maintains a database of Food Pantries and related food assistance programs throughout the state. Simply click on your location and find local food pantries and programs that may meet your needs.
You can connect with 2-1-1 (web-based resources, virtual live chat, or dial 2-1-1 by phone) for additional food resources in your home county, while Hunger Free Colorado is also maintaining an updated list of local community food pantries and K-12 school-based meal programs. The Student Care Center can also help you identify the closest food pantry to your home. Visit hungerfreecolorado.org/covid-19 or call the Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626), weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., where bilingual staff is also available to assist.
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I am a Social Worker by training and have been with MSU Denver at the Health Center at Auraria for 5 years. I was born and raised in California, earned my MSW at Cal State University, Los Angeles and moved to Colorado in 2013. I have served as a clinician in various settings over the years and, in addition to my current administrative role, continue to provide clinical interventions to the campus community out of the Health Center. I love running and experiencing the outdoors anytime of the year. I am a proud spouse and #girldad to three amazing girls.
My name is Jarelly Espinoza and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a first-generation studying a Business Intelligence major and a minor in Spanish. I enjoy listening to music, coloring, and going to new places. I am excited to be joining the team and supporting the community at MSU.
My name is Jennifer Adame and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I have a Social Work Major and a minor in Entrepreneurship. I am a first-generation student and a Colorado native. I am very happy to join the team at Rowdy’s and to be able to help students in our community in such a peaceful environment.
Hello! My name is Sara (she/they) and I am currently a senior here at MSU. I am Gender, Women, & Sexualities Studies major with a minor in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences. I have a passion for serving others with marginalized identities and advocating for equity & inclusion. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, watching movies/tv shows, and baking. I deeply value the work that Rowdy’s Corner does and am excited to support our efforts here!
Hello! My name is Bridget Quarshie (she/her) pronouns. I am a first generation Political Science major with a minor in Social Work. I enjoy reading, listening to music and going to the movies with friends. I am very thrilled to extend my experience of serving others by being a part of the Rowdy’s Corner team. <3
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My name is Angelica (she/they). I am first generation Chicana student from Denver who is passionate about connecting the land we inhabit to the foods we eat. I love being a part of Rowdy’s Corner and the community that has been created here. It is a personal philosophy of mine that health is a right and not a privilege, I love to live out this philosophy by making fresh foods and health education accessible to all, including myself!
During my down time I love to read, vibe, and try out new plant-based recipes for my family and friends. I look forward to connecting with you.
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Hello, my name is Jacob Marshall (he/they). I am a first-generation student studying Political Science and GWS. I’m very active on campus, including being the Vice President of Chess Club. In my free time I like to read, travel, and make art. I’m proud to be a part of the Rowdy’s Corner team to work towards eliminating food insecurity on campus.
Hi, I am JJ, and my pronouns are she/her. I am a senior studying Nutrition and Dietetics and a part of the Lactation Consultant Program! I enjoy growing my knowledge about community, health, nutrition, and happiness. When I am not on campus, you can find me playing volleyball or spending time with my loved ones. Being a part of Rowdy’s Corner Crew gives me an opportunity to stay connected with my community and be a part of something bigger than myself! Come check out the various items we have to offer
Hi I’m Azure and I’m studying here at MSU getting my Special Education Degree! I have been at Rowdy’s for almost a year and I’m loving it. Working here has shown me how fighting food insecurity can be a make or break for someone and I love how we give back to the community here.
Hey my name is Jenna and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am currently a Junior studying Event & Meeting Management. In my free time I like to explore Denver and try new restaurants. I’m very excited to be a part of Rowdy’s Corner and our mission to eliminate food insecurity and give back to our community!
The Roadrunner Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Tivoli Student Union in Room 271.
If you are a currently registered MSU Denver student, yes! The only requirement to receive food from Rowdy’s Corner is a valid MSU Denver student ID (must present your ID during each visit to the food pantry).
As long as you are registered for classes at MSU, you are already signed up and able to use Rowdy’s Corner!
Please feel free to contact us at 303-615-0423 or e-mail [email protected] with questions and to get connected to resources!
Follow us on Instagram @rowdyscorner
Rowdy’s Corner works on a point-based system. Every Monday, each student’s points reset to 15 Dry Good points, 7 Fridge Points, 7 Farm Points, 5 Freezer Points, and 4 Personal Points.
Please note the Rowdy’s Corner is stocked on a donation basis, so food options will vary.
Rowdy’s Corner Point System
Yes! You can call 303-615-0423 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule a visit with your student group and/or request a classroom presentation.