The Beach Pantry Insider

REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY ONE DAY AT A TIME

WELCOME

TO THE PANTRY

Cultural Food Drive Survey

It is the season of giving! As we approach the holidays, the ASI Beach Pantry would like to share your needs and request with our donors. Please complete this short survey and provide feedback of what nutritious food items you would like to see in our pantry. Complete the survey for the opportunity to be entered in our drawing! Thank you in advance for your participation and we look forward to your feedback. GO BEACH!

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK OUT BEACH PANTRY-RELATED EVENTS!

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Long Beach State University (LBSU) will spend the week holding advocacy events. For more details visit asicsulb.org/calendar.

Join us and Diabetes Link @ The Beach, formerly known as College Diabetes Network CSULB Chapter for Dining with Diabetes Trial Nov. 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the ASI Beach Kitchen. Get ready for a delicious meal by Chef Paul and learn how food is converted to energy. Chef Paul brings his knowledge of food and type 1 diabetes and makes this both an educational and delightful tasting experience. To RSVP visit Event & Orgs.

Take a break from classes with LBSU's very own Weekly Farmers Market every Tuesday this fall semester! Bring your reusable shopping bag and get ready to purchase refreshing produce and delicious meals for a little mid-day pick-me-up anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! For more information on the events, visit asicsulb.org/calendar.

PANTRY HIGHLIGHT

UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES

Here at ASI Beach Pantry we would like to thank our partners University Park Estates for hosting a Neighborhood Food Drive! We would also like to thank Brigitte Bigham and John Contreras for coordinating the food drive. With their help and the generosity of the Beach community over 600 pounds of food was collected and donated over the weekend. We appreciate their time, efforts and support of both the ASI Beach Pantry and Long Beach State University (LBSU) students. With their support we can continue to assist our students facing food insecurity. Go Beach!

If you’re interested in hosting a food drive in association with the ASI Beach Pantry or putting an official drop-off location in your office, please email us at ASI-Pantry@csulb.edu.

STRAIGHT FROM THE PANTRY

RECIPES FROM THE PANTRY TO YOUR PLATE

Fall Harvest Salad Recipe

RECIPE PROVIDED BY AMY HUYNH

Ingredients:

Salad

4 cups kale, chopped
½ Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
½ cup pomegranate arils
1 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
⅓ cup feta cheese (optional)
Sprinkle of crushed walnuts, halved pecans, pumpkin seeds and cranberries

Cranberry vinaigrette

¼ cup water
½ cup cranberry sauce
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Using a sharp knife, skin and cube the butternut squash.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place butternut squash on. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with salt. Roast for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
In a mixing bowl, combine ingredients to make the vinaigrette. Use a spoon to mix until combined.
Slice the apple.
Once the squash is finished roasting, let cool for about 5 minutes.
In a separate mixing bowl, add kale, pomegranate arils, Honeycrisp apples, and butternut squash. Sprinkle on the rest of the toppings as desired.
Add vinaigrette and toss until everything is fully coated and enjoy!

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

BICYCLES, SKATES, ROLLERBLADES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS & OTHER COASTING DEVICES: The parking, riding of bicycles, use of skates (in-line or otherwise), skateboards, scooters and other coasting devices will not be permitted within the ASI Beach Pantry except by law enforcement personnel. Bicycles must be parked in designated bicycle racks located outside. No skateboards are allowed inside the Beach Pantry. In addition, walk zones have been established around all ASI facilities per campus regulations. All coasting devices must be walked in the areas identified with signage. The use of coasting devices is prohibited within any building, any covered area, and in the designated pedestrian only zone (see campus map- HERE).

For more information on electric scooters visit CSULB Transportation.

Fall Pantry 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. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

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

Sunday: CLOSED

The Pantry will be closed Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

*Curbside pick up by appointment.

Please remember to bring your student ID and your own bag when you shop at the Pantry!

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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 Beach Pantry.