From the Pantry to Your Plate

Wishing our ASI Beach Pantry Students a happy graduation!

Congratulations to Eric, Anne, Amy, Ayush, Aslyn and Lily.

Cultural Food Drive Survey

The ASI Beach Pantry would like to share your needs and requests with our donors. Please complete this short survey and provide feedback of what nutritious food items you would like to see in our pantry. When you complete the survey, you'll be entered in an opportunity drawing to win free prizes! Thank you in advance for your participation and we look forward to your feedback. Go Beach!

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK OUT RELATED EVENTS!

Interested in continuing your fitness journey this summer? Even if you're not enrolled in summer courses, you can still enjoy the SRWC Summer Membership! For a one-time fee of $94, visit the SRWC front desk and get your membership starting May 25. For more information, visit asirecreation.org/calendar.

Relax and unwind during finals week! Join ASI for fun activities May 13 to 17! Swing by the USU North Lawn to destress with friends. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., take the opportunity to finish the year strong! For more information, visit asicsulb.org/calendar.

Visit Events & Orgs for more Pantry Programs!

COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT

LONG BEACH ORGANIC

Make your own mini succulent garden with Long Beach Organic! Explore the health and wellness benefits of gardening May 18. Learn how to grow a variety of succulents and design your own succulent container! This class will be facilitated by Karen Haney, LBO Director of Education, along with students from the UCLA Extension Horticultural Therapy program. Parents, please plan to accompany your children during the entire activity program!

PANTRY HIGHLIGHT

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

A special thanks to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for their continued support! This year, their annual soup drive collected over 100 lbs of soup, cup of noodles and ramen for the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry. With their help, we can continue our mission in assisting students facing food insecurity.

Thank you Sigma Gamma Rho for supporting the Beach community!

Bake to Destress

RECIPE PROVIDED BY AMY HUYNH, PANTRY STAFF MEMBER

Inspire your meal planning with recipes crafted from Beach Pantry essentials. Enjoy exploring new dishes while you bring the pantry to your plate!

Ingredients

¾ cup oil
½ cup sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp baking soda
2 cups and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Toppings of choice (chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, etc.)
⅓ cup of almond milk
2 tbsp and 2 tsp of honey
2 tbsp and 2 tsp of oil
1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
Chocolate chips (as much as desired!)

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
In another mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Slowly combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
Once the dough is formed, add toppings of choice!
Scoop about 2 tbsp sized balls and place them on the baking sheet about 3 to 4 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 11 minutes at 350℉.
Optional: Add ice cream and enjoy!

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Summer Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: CLOSED

Summer Hours begin May 20

Curbside pick up by appointment.

Please remember to bring your student ID and

your own bag when you shop at the Pantry!

If you’re interested in hosting a food drive in association with the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry, or putting an official drop-off location in your office, please email us at

ASI-Pantry@csulb.edu.

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The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry Insider is a bi-weekly newsletter run by ASI Communications. Email Christina Limón at Christina.Limon@csulb.edu for questions and comments regarding the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry.