![FUN FACTS — Dallas Wiertella (far right) explains different misconceptions about reasons for food insecurity, including laziness, high unemployment or the economy, when accessibility is the main driver of food insecurity. The trivia night was hosted by Marquette Ending Hunger to raise awareness and donations for the NMU Food Pantry.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231130_181153-1200x900.jpg)
Trivia night raises awareness about food insecurity in the UP
Katarina Rothhorn
• December 4, 2023
![TV6 CANATHON — Marquette Ending Hunger has placed 17 donation boxes — like the one pictured above — around campus in every building, including academic buildings and residence hall lobbies to collect cans for the can drive.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2465-e1700172427182-1200x1155.jpg)
Marquette Ending Hunger collects cans, funds for TV6 Canathon
Ryley Wilcox
• November 16, 2023
![Interns Sarah Huiber and Mandy Helppi (left to right) help restock the shelves in the NMU Food Pantry. The food pantry is open to any student, faculty or staff member that may require extra assistance getting food or personal items.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_7601-900x675.jpeg)
NMU Food Pantry assists students, faculty in need
Olivia Apa, Features Writer
• October 13, 2021
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