Worcester State University Urban Action Institute

Could use a break before finals, papers or presentations due? Want to enjoy this day and be outside? By yourself on campus?

COME JOIN US AT THE WSU TEACHING GARDEN.

Plant some veggies, hang out or help with garden work TODAY at 2pm!!!

Meet the faces behind the UAI at WSU: Ricaury Pascual Vázquez

The UAI team brings to you SNAP Practicum. A program brought to you in the spring semester. Any questions please feel free to email us at [email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving from the UAI team 🦃

Here are some pictures of yesterdays Empty Bowls Fundraiser. It was a success. Congratulations for everyone who entered the raffle and won the amazing prizes we offered.

We are a little less than a month away for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser, our anti-hunger campaign and fundraiser! This event will be held on November 14th from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center. Students, staff and faculty who donate their lunch money to WSU’s own Thea’s Pantry as well as other local food banks will receive a hot meal, learn about hunger issues, and are eligible for great raffle prizes. Don't miss out! Students $5/ Faculty, Staff and Public $10/ Desserts $2

This year we're going back in time. That Tuesday we are going to throw it back to the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. So if you dress up to commemorate any of these decades, you'll receive extra raffle tickets, which you can use towards any prize!!!

Here are some of the highlights from Fresh Check Day ! Our table helped inform college students about Food Insecurity and Housing Insecurity. We hope to see you again next year.

We are a little less than a month away from Empty Bowls Fundraiser, our anti-hunger campaign and fundraiser! This event will be held on November 14th from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center. Students , staff and faculty who donate their lunch money to WSU’s own Thea’s Pantry as well as other local food banks will receive a hot meal, learn about hunger issues , and are eligible for great raffle prizes. Don’t miss out! Students $5/ Faculty, Staff and Public $10/ Desserts $2.

Please feel free to stop by the Student Center today Oct 25 from 1030- 1pm. Great way to learn more about Food Insecurity.

Thea’s Pantry located in the Student Center! On the 3rd floor come and get some food and toiletries!

The Worcester State Urban Action Institute took great pleasure in supporting the Red Flag Event here on campus. The event symbolizes and demonstrates solidarity with victims of relationship abuse and serves as a means to raise awareness on the issue. Here are a few flags that we put out onto the field.

Join us on Oct 25 and stop by the UAI booth at Fresh Check Day! We will be sharing information about housing & food insecurity and resources to support students facing this issue.

The Worcester State Urban Action Institute is actively participating in the Red Flag event as a demonstration of solidarity with victims of relationship abuse and as a means to raise awareness about this critical issue. This initiative underscores the university's commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all students and community members. The Red Flag event is a symbol of the collective determination to confront relationship abuse, encouraging open conversations and an informed understanding of the signs and consequences of such abuse. Through a series of impactful activities and discussions, the Institute aims to engage not only the campus community but also the broader Worcester community, forging vital connections between academia and real-world issues.
By joining the Red Flag event, the Worcester State Urban Action Institute hopes to promote a culture of respect, empathy, and support while offering resources and guidance to those affected by relationship abuse. Through workshops, awareness campaigns, and public forums, the Institute seeks to equip individuals with the tools to recognize and address these issues effectively. As an institution dedicated to fostering positive social change, the participation in the Red Flag event exemplifies Worcester State University's enduring commitment to championing the cause of healthy relationships and creating a safe haven for all.

The SNAP office is open from Monday-Friday. Business hours from 8am to 3 pm. Any questions please feel free to email us at [email protected]

If you or someone you know struggling with your next breakfast , lunch , dinner… pass by the SNAP office in the Sullivan Building room #134

We are excited to bring back our Empty Bowls Fundraiser!, our anti-hunger campaign and fundraiser. This fall the Empty Bowls Fundraiser will be held on November 14 in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center. Students , staff and faculty who donate their lunch money to WSU’s own Thea’s Pantry as well as local food banks will receive a hot meal, learn about hunger issues, and are eligible for great raffle prizes. Don’t miss out! Students $5 / Faculty , Staff and Public $10 / Desserts $2.

Take advantage of all the opportunities 🍀 With help from the Urban Action Institute.

Come join us on Wednesday, October 25 from 930 to 1pm
We’ll be talking about Homelessness and Wellness.
They will be free prizes , free food and more.

We are excited to bring back our Empty Bowls Fundraiser!, our anti-hunger campaign and fundraiser. This fall the Empty Bowls Fundraiser will be held on November 14th in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center. Students, staff and faculty who donate their lunch money to WSU’s own Thea’s Pantry as well as other local food banks will receive a hot meal, learn about hunger issues, and are eligible for great raffle prizes. Don’t miss out!
Students $5
Faculty, Staff and Public $10
Desserts $2

Welcome back WSU students breakfast

Hope to see you there!

CALLING ALL STUDENTS!!! 🌻🌿 We need your help getting the WSU Garden back into shape before the semesters over.

RSVP to [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering 🌷

Drop by and donate your extra guest swipes now until 7:30pm 🚨🚨

Stop by our table in Sheehan Hall TONIGHT to donate your extra meal swipes to help fellow students in need!! ❤️❤️

Happy Spring Break everyone!! Cheers to not having classes on a Monday morning 🎉

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women out there ❤️

Shout out to for providing us with this extra special cake in support of the UAI’s Empty Bowl Fundraiser!! Stop by the student center to help us raise money for food insecurity in our community 💙💛