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New Food Pantry Lockers Support Nursing Students at Texas Tech El Paso

El Paso Matters•Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:10 PM•Special to El Paso Matters

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Texas Tech Health El Paso's Hunt School of Nursing has introduced a food pantry locker system funded by a $250,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This initiative, awarded in 2024, aims to assist nursing students, many of whom are parents, in balancing their academic responsibilities with family needs. The lockers, located on the third floor, provide access to food, baby formula, and diapers outside regular pantry hours, enhancing convenience for busy students. This program is part of broader support services designed to help at-risk students stay on track to earn their nursing degrees and includes emergency financial assistance and mental health services.

Key Details: • Lockers are available on the third floor of the Hunt School of Nursing. • Students can access items from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., beyond regular pantry hours. • Requests for items are submitted online and fulfilled by pantry staff. • The locker system became fully operational in November 2025.

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Texas Tech Health El PasoProject ARRIBATexas Higher Education Coordinating BoardSamantha GonzalezJene HurlbutHunt School of Nursing

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